Claim Counsel, Specialty Insurance

Travelers Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Claim Counsel in Specialty Insurance. You will manage claims, provide legal support, and mentor colleagues while ensuring superior customer service. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement contributions

20 days PTO

Wellness programs

Volunteer programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a lawyer or claims handler preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of legal or claims handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, negotiate, and resolve moderate severity Specialty claims.
• Conduct coverage analysis and provide legal opinions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal Analysis

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor of Civil Law

Job description

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Who Are We?

Solid reputation, passionate people, and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

What Is the Opportunity?

Under moderate supervision, fulfill Specialty Insurance Claims mission by providing coverage opinions, conducting thorough investigations, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of claims to achieve superior customer service and claim results at the most reasonable cost. Effectively manage all assigned Specialty claims, typically of moderate severity or complexity. Collaborate with claim and underwriting colleagues and provide legal advice and transactional support.

What Will You Do?

• Analyze, investigate, negotiate, and resolve moderate severity Specialty claims within authority limits with moderate supervision.
• Identify recovery opportunities and coordinate efforts with Recovery Management.
• Prepare reports such as Large Loss Memos, quarterly claim reports, EC, trial, and class action reports for management.
• Manage and approve payments to outside counsel on routine litigation matters, following litigation management plans and budgets.
• Make decisions within your claim authority and recommend actions to management when necessary.
• Follow operational policies, including compliance and customer service standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation in claim files and management systems.
• Consult with management on claims beyond your authority and communicate reserve adjustments to underwriting.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and lead strategic initiatives.
• Legal Support :
• Conduct coverage analysis, provide opinions, and answer legal questions impacting claims and underwriting.
• Advise underwriters on policy language and coverage extent.
• Maintain active legal license and continuing education.
• Specialty Claim Specific :
• Interpret policies, draft coverage opinions, and review new product initiatives.
• Transactional Work and Negotiation :
• Draft coverage and reservation of rights letters, releases, and settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions, advising non-lawyer claim professionals as needed.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Prior experience in the Specialty insurance industry preferred.
• 4+ years as a lawyer or claims handler preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills in litigation and non-litigation contexts.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in drafting transactional documents.
• Professional demeanor in resolving conflicts.

What Is a Must Have?

• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Civil Law, depending on province.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant province.
• Minimum 3 years of legal or claims handling experience.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance from day one for employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement contributions including a 3% core contribution and matching up to 5% of base pay.
• Starting with at least 20 days PTO, plus options to purchase more, and 12 paid holidays.
• Wellness programs including mental health support and health coaching.
• Volunteer programs with matching gifts and rewards.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for persons with disabilities during recruitment and employment. For questions about physical requirements or accommodations, contact us via email.

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