Claims Representative III, Property

Co-operators • Bridgewater, NS

9d • CA$72,847 - CA$121,411 • Remote

About The Position

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities. Our Claims team aspires to create peace of mind for our clients and our communities. Our national team of knowledgeable and trusted professionals serve our clients with compassion. We are passionate about continuous improvement and operate with high-integrity, motivated by our desire to do the right thing for our clients. As a Property Claims Representative III, you will be responsible for the investigation, negotiation, and resolution of complex Personal, Commercial and Farm Property Claims. You will contribute to our client service culture through daily interactions and by implementing innovative, client-centric solutions.

Requirements

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
• You have five years of residential and/or commercial adjusting experience.
• You have experience handling liability and total loss property claims.
• You have a post-secondary degree or diploma.
• You have a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.
• You have or will attain provincial adjuster license(s) for the Atlantic provinces.
• You have knowledge of property policy wordings, regulations, and construction practices.
• You will be required to travel regularly and cover the Nova Scotia territory.
• You are required have your own vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

Nice To Haves

• French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Investigating, interpreting coverage, negotiating and settling very large and complex property claims for Personal, Commercial and Farm Policies.
• Reviewing and interpreting legal documents, including statement of claims, affidavits, and expert reports, and developing actionable strategies for case resolution.
• Collaborating with legal counsel, experts and mediators to defend and facilitate third party loss settlements.
• Supporting your team through coaching and mentoring conversations.
• Providing exceptional client and claimant service in accordance with our claims service and quality standards, with the view of enabling the organization to be the industry leader in client engagement.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree