Claims Assistant

Gallagher Bassett; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance claims provider in Toronto is seeking a Contract Claims Assistant to provide administrative support. The role includes managing claims data, assisting in communication, and handling confidential information. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of related experience and proficiency in Excel. Bilingualism in French and English is a preferred asset. This position promises a competitive salary along with various benefits such as flexible medical coverage and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Flexible medical & dental coverage

Life and AD & D Insurance options

Retirement savings including company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational expense reimbursement

Discounted gym membership

Paid sick days & personal days

Qualifications

• 1 year related experience required.
• Experience in the claims insurance industry would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administration of new claims set up.
• Assist the office switchboard and answer any incoming inquiries.
• Manage confidential information both internally and externally.

Skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Computer proficiency, especially in Excel

Good interpersonal skills

Education

College/University degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

Contract- Claims Assistant ~ Poised for aggressive growth has never been a better time to be part of the Gallagher Bassett Canada team. We have a job opening for a contract claims assistant, with an immediate start date. Claims administrator in our Toronto branch office. This position provides administrative support to management and adjusters.

How you'll make an impact

Essential Functions

1. Administration of new claims set up.
2. Assist the office switchboard and answer any incoming inquiries
3. Daily mail, faxes, scanning and file document management.
4. Pay claims invoices, assist with reports, memos, letters and other documents, as needed
5. Entering of define coding, claims data and running data analytical reports.
6. Scan and attach documents to file.
7. Manage time sensitive data.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by your ability convey professionalism
9. Manage confidential information both internally and externally.
10. Collaborate with carriers and external clients as required.
11. Freely share new ideas and concepts which you feel will benefit the office and co-workers

About you

1. 1 year related experience required.
2. College/University degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
3. Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset
4. Experience in the claims insurance industry would be an asset.
5. Computer proficiency is a requirement, knowledge especially in Excel.

Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work in conjunction with and support all administration, management, supervisory and staff positions.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

Inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. Gallagher will also make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.