AVP, Claims – Mid‑Market & Specialty (Hybrid)

Sovereign Insurance; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Insurance seeks an AVP, Claims - Mid-Market & Specialty to lead national claims for mid‑market and MGA portfolios, driving strategy, complex loss management and accurate reserves.

Candidates should have 10–15+ years in complex claims, 7–10+ years in leadership, CIP designation (FCIP/CRM valued), and strong cross‑functional collaboration; bilingual English/French is an asset. Hybrid role with two in‑office days weekly; competitive salary, benefits and pension.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of complex and specialty claims experience.
• 7–10+ years of people leadership in national/multi-regional setting.
• Bilingual English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on complex claims and set file handling standards.
• Chair Large Loss Committee and manage reserving with actuarial partners.
• Lead regional claims delivery across Eastern, Western, Quebec and National Claims Operations.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled capabilities and claims analytics.
• Build a high-performing team and foster a one-team culture.
• Ensure governance and budget discipline in claims.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Complex claims expertise

Bilingual English/French

Cross-functional collaboration

Claims analytics

Budgeting and financial acumen

Education

CIP designation

FCIP/CRM valued

MBA asset

Tools

AI-enabled capabilities

Job description

Sovereign Insurance seeks an AVP, Claims - Mid-Market & Specialty to lead national claims for mid‑market and MGA portfolios, driving strategy, complex loss management and accurate reserves.

Candidates should have 10–15+ years in complex claims, 7–10+ years in leadership, CIP designation (FCIP/CRM valued), and strong cross‑functional collaboration; bilingual English/French is an asset. Hybrid role with two in‑office days weekly; competitive salary, benefits and pension.