General Claims Adjuster - Property Claims

Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a General Claims Adjuster to join their team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, focusing on large and complex property claims. Responsibilities include evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess over 5 years of claims handling experience, strong report writing skills, and a valid driver's license. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large loss and commercial claims handling.
• Strong understanding of property and construction claims with project management experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex loss claims with a focus on property claims.
• Negotiate settlements following provincial licensing requirements.
• Review and analyze experts' reports and manage budgets.

Skills

Claims handling experience

Report writing skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

Active adjuster license or working towards CIP/FCIP designation

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a General Claims Adjuster and will be working on a hybrid work setup in Edmonton, Alberta. They will be actively involved in evaluating large, complex loss claims with a focus on property (commercial, condominium, and construction) claims through loss investigation and be responsible for negotiating settlements following provincial licensing requirements, while maintaining adequate production levels and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes experts’ reports
• Selects and directs independent experts
• Identifies and pursues subrogation opportunities
• Secures and manages litigation disposition plans and budgets
• Detailed recording of file activities and transactions in both Crawford and Company and client-based systems
• Maintains accurate expense accounts
• Work with manager to maintain client relation
• Ability to liaise and work with all facets of the insurance community including brokers, risk managers, legal counsel and regulators

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of functional and technical claims handling experience in large loss, commercial claims and condominium claims
• Ideal candidate will have a construction and property background specializing in project management, quantification and appraisal
• Commercial policy interpretation and experience in making recommendations to the market
• Has an active adjuster license or working towards CIP and/or FCIP designation
• Reliable transportation required
• Valid driver's license is required
• Regular travel to loss sites is required
• Strong report writing skills
• Must be a team player with outstanding customer service skills
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with opportunity for career growth