Claims Examiner

Sovereign Insurance; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,574 - 100,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Variable compensation

Benefits and pension

Paid time off

Development programs

Job summary

Sovereign Insurance, a Crown subsidiary, is seeking a dynamic claims professional for a hybrid role in Montreal. You will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial property and liability claims, guiding adjusters and dialog with underwriters.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of claims experience, with CIP/FCIP or working toward designation, and bilingual English/French communication. Join a Canadian organization focused on protection and community support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–10 years claims experience with an emphasis on multi-line claims.
• Experience handling commercial property and equipment breakdown is an asset.
• Guidewire experience in a paperless claims environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up and investigate claims within authority, guiding adjusters, appraisers, and solicitors to ensure timely progress.
• Review and interpret policy wordings, loss information, and draft coverage letters as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of coverage, settlement methods, investigation methods, and negotiation strategies.
• Report on loss and expense reserves within established guidelines.
• Liaise with underwriting team and submit risk information when appropriate.
• Attend training, meetings, and industry events as needed.

Skills

Claims handling

Multiline claims

Commercial property claims

Guidewire experience

Education

CIP/FCIP designation

Tools

Guidewire

Job description

Company: Sovereign Insurance Department: Claims Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office) Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.

The Opportunity

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours. We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve. That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect. Our Claims Management Team is looking for a dynamic self-starter with a broad claims handling background. Utilizing previous experience and established corporate philosophies, policies, procedures and standards, the successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial property and liability claims.

How you will create impact

• Setting up and investigating claims as assigned within authority level on a full handle and examining basis, providing control and direction to adjusters, appraisers, and solicitors to ensure claims advance in a timely manner.
• Reviewing and interpreting the insurance policy wordings, loss information and drafting coverage letters as required.
• Maintaining extensive knowledge of insurance coverage, settlement methods, procedure, investigation methods, and creative negotiation skills and file management.
• Reporting on loss and expense reserves within established guidelines.
• Liaising, collaborating and maintaining good relationships with the underwriting team, submitting risk information where appropriate.
• Attend training, meetings and industry events as an individual and team contributor as needed.

How you will succeed

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

To join our team

• A minimum of 3-10 years claims experience with an emphasis on multi-line claims.
• Previous experience handling commercial property and equipment breakdown an asset.
• Previous experience with Guidewire in a paperless claims environment is beneficial.
• CIP, FCIP or working towards designation required.

What you need to know

• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will provide support to clients who are experiencing a personal or financial loss. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.
• You will be attending mediations, settlement conferences and court proceedings as required.

What's in it for you?

• Room to grow with confidence — build your career, contribute your ideas, and see the impact of your work.
• A culture that values you — inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, where different perspectives are encouraged and heard.
• Rewards that recognize you and the work you do - competitive salary and variable compensation, benefits and pension, paid time off, development and recognition programs.
• Support for your well-being — a holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
• Pride in purpose — being part of a Canadian organization dedicated to protecting Canadian businesses and the communities they serve while giving back through volunteering, donations, and national initiatives that help build a more sustainable future.

Salary information

Expected salary range $60,574 to $100,956

Salary placement

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Incentive/Variable pay

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.