Bilingual Disability Claims Adjudicator

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Canada; Remote; CAD 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Disability Claims Adjudicator to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service and managing disability claims with a commitment to making a positive impact on clients' lives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a flexible and supportive environment, utilizing their bilingual skills to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and inclusivity, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health benefits

Vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance plans

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years’ experience in adjudicating claims, preferably disability.
• Must have a good working knowledge of medical conditions and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain superior customer service to policyholders and agents.
• Review claims and underwriting files for proper disclosure and eligibility.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

University degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Bilingual Disability Claims Adjudicator

Apply locations: CAN, Quebec - Full Time Remote, CAN, New Brunswick - Full Time Remote, CAN, Manitoba - Full Time Remote, CAN, Saskatchewan - Full Time Remote, Alberta - Full Time Remote

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Time left to apply: End Date: May 7, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR25040614

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference and a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.

To be successful in our claims department you must have a passion for making a difference in our customers' lives! You will be a dynamic, positive, customer service focused and creative individual in your work. You will also need to have an aptitude and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box to provide solutions and identify opportunities to improve our processes and customer experience. You are a change-maker, innovative, resourceful and thrive on pushing our company forward with fresh ideas. You are hungry for success and we foster a working environment where you can grow your skills and achieve your goals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain superior customer service to policyholders, agents, marketing centers.
• Manage ongoing claims by requesting further medical, financial documentation or investigations as required and consult with specialists in all areas.
• Review claims and underwriting files for proper disclosure of past medical history, exclusions, riders, endorsements; administer policy enhancements, premium waiver and other policy benefits.
• Make decisions on claim benefit eligibility determination and communicate decisions to stakeholders.
• Document the claim file to ensure an accurate record of events that transpire in the claim handling.
• Obtain proper file information and review with policy provisions to verify eligibility.
• Accurately maintain claim records on system to ensure accuracy of reserve calculations.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years’ experience in adjudicating claims, preferably disability.
• Customer service oriented individual with negotiating skills is essential.
• Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
• Must have a good working knowledge of medical conditions and terminology, as well as experience in the interpretation and application of financial documentation and fair claims practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree in any discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to respond constructively and decisively in high pressure or emotional situations and to respond positively to change.
• Working knowledge of government legislation and legal precedents, the Insurance Act and/or Quebec Civil Code is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of the underwriting process.
• Ability to thrive in a high energy culture.
• Good analytical skills to evaluate conflicting information from various key sources in order to assess risk in making timely and effective decisions.
• Proven ability to make decisions and handle pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Primary Location: CAN, Quebec - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement: Remote

Salary range is expected to be between: $58,275.00 CAD - $97,125.00 CAD

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

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