Claims Examiner, Casualty

Starr Insurance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Claims Examiner, Casualty to actively manage casualty claims within the Canadian Claims Group. The role requires evaluating coverage, conducting investigations, and coordinating with defense counsel.

The successful candidate will assess liability and financial exposure, negotiate cost-effective, good-faith resolutions, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; related insurance or legal education is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in Casualty claims within the insurance/legal field.
• Experience with auto bodily injury and accident benefits claims is preferred.
• Strong understanding of policy language/coverage and Canadian law.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage Casualty claims within the Canadian Claims Group.
• Evaluate coverage and draft coverage correspondence.
• Undertake claims investigations and manage defense counsel and spend.
• Assess liability and financial exposure; negotiate good faith resolutions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Starr Insurance Companies is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

Claims Examiner, Casualty

This position can be filled in Toronto

Essential Job Functions

This position will be responsible for the active management of Casualty claims within in the Canadian Claims Group. Prior experience handling Casualty Claims, including Auto BI and AB is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be required to evaluate coverage, draft coverage correspondence, undertake claims investigations, manage defense counsel and legal spend, assess liability and financial exposure, and effectively negotiate cost effective, good faith claims resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the insurance/legal profession dealing specifically with Casualty claims.
• Experience handling auto bodily injury, and accident benefits claims preferred. Carrier experience a plus.
• In-depth understanding of policy language/coverage.
• Experience managing, evaluation, mediating and negotiating casualty claims. In-depth knowledge of the Canadian legal system, civil litigation, and mediation proceedings.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of federal and provincial laws applicable to various claims presented under casaulty policies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High degree of proficiency with Excel

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.