Representative, Auto Claims

Definity Insurance Company • Mississauga, ON

2d • CA$45,000 - CA$82,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Claims Representative to join our Auto Claims team. In this role, you will investigate, evaluate, and resolve first-party automobile claims while providing a positive and seamless experience for our customers.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma required
• Experience handling automobile with a good understanding of terminology and auto policies
• Previous customer service and call centre experience is a definite asset
• Excellent keyboarding skills and ability to navigate through numerous screens and systems quickly and easily
• Professional, friendly and courteous to customers
• Able to thrive under pressure and remain calm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Leader and will be responsible for investigating and settling first-party automobile claims.
• Guide Customers through FNOL by telephone: Set up the FNOL, sharing contact details and ensuring the customer knows the next steps in their claims journey.
• Provide prompt, courteous, accurate and fair claims service to all customers, internal and external.
• Taking ownership of each call, handling it until resolution is reached, which includes follow-up, as necessary to ensure that the actions promised to the caller are completed.
• Fully explain the claim process to all customers in a way they’ll easily understand.
• Confirm whether claims are covered under a customer’s policy.
• Ensure all claims are promptly investigated.
• Work with the customer and preferred vendors to determine the best way to resolve the claim.
• Maintain detailed file records by entering pertinent data into the appropriate systems.
• Process claims payments within your authority level.
• Initiate salvage and subrogation procedures on assigned claims.
• Achieve the targeted number of assigned claims per year, while living our core values and meeting competencies.
• Achieve and maintain a file disposition rate of 100% on a monthly basis.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED