Commercial Property Claims Adjuster

Aviva; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work model

Career development opportunities

Competitive vacation package

Job summary

Aviva Canada is actively seeking Experienced Commercial Claims Adjusters for our Commercial - Property team. You will handle primarily commercial property claims with a strong emphasis on quality service.

Join a collaborative culture that values care, commitment, community and confidence, with hybrid work and opportunities for professional development, including support for CIP/FCIP designations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of property claims experience.
• Minimum of 1 year handling first-party commercial claims (building owner/tenant, business income, stock, cargo, builder’s risk, crime, equipment).
• Willingness to pursue CIP for provincial licensing.

Responsibilities

• Support claims demand via phone and text.
• Investigate and negotiate commercial property claims per procedures.
• Confirm coverage and compile FNOL information.
• Provide expert claims guidance to customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and issue payments to vendors/insureds/experts.
• Review facts and reports to value and settle claims.
• Advise customers on status and maintain timely communication.
• Prepare correspondence like Critical Path, Proof of Loss, and reservation of rights letters.
• Recognize questionable claims and subrogation opportunities.
• Review case law to determine liability.
• Meet team performance expectations and attend to attendance policies.

Skills

Property claims experience

Customer-focused service

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Work with brokers

Self-motivated problem-solver

Think critically

Attendance reliability

Education

CIP or FCIP designations

Tools

Guidewire

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The opportunity
We currently have some exciting roles for Experienced Commercial Claims Adjusters for our Commercial - Property team.

You will be responsible for claim settlement of predominately commercial property claims (90% commercial | 10% personal lines) via telephone with a key focus on quality and customer service. The successful candidate will work with premiere property vendors to quantify the claim and apply cost saving guidelines in the quantification of loss and expense without compromising the delivery of superior customer service.

What you’ll do:

• Support our claims customer demand through a phone and text line environment

• Investigate and negotiate various Commercial Property Claims in accordance with Aviva’s claim procedures and guidelines.

• Responsible for confirming coverage and compiling FNOL information for incoming claims.

• Stand as an expert and provide in-depth commercial claims guidance/advice to customers, peers and other stakeholders

• Responsible for data accuracy and the issuance of payments to vendors, insureds and experts.

• Review and compile facts, policy, and technical reports, analyze estimates, value of claim and negotiate/settle claim accordingly.

• Effectively advise and counsel customers on claim status, provide prompt and exemplary customer service and while keeping related parties informed of the claims status.

• Responsible to ensure all correspondence is completed in a time efficient/effective manner including the creation of Critical Path, Proof of Loss and reservation of rights letters etc…

• Responsible for recognizing questionable claims, subrogation and risk opportunities.

• Also responsible for reviewing case law to determine liability.

• Meets Property team performance expectations that are set individually and contributes to team success.

• Adheres to and supports policies surrounding attendance

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ Years of property claims experience

• Minimum of 1 Year experience handling first-party commercial claims including but limited to building owner/tenant, business income , stock, cargo, builder’s risk, crime and equipment claims for a wide variety of industries

• A customer focused mindset with a strong commitment to delivering timely, fair, and professional claims service.

• CIP or FCIP and other industry designations preferred. Must be willing to pursue CIP for provincial licensing.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support customer demand

• High level of comfort dealing directly with key commercial clients and brokers on all claim related issues and other assistance as required

• Computer proficiency; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Guidewire

• High level of prioritization and organization skills

• Think critically and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure you receive the best outcomes.

• You are hardworking and a self-motivated problem-solver

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Licenses for claims adjusting in any provinces (not a requirement, but expected to apply once in role)

• Assist and support during high volume catastrophes as needed (Evenings and Weekends)

What you’ll get

• Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000, for the most senior level $75,000 to $90,000.

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Hybrid flexible work model.

Outstanding career development opportunities.

We’ll support your professional development education.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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