Manager, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

Ryan; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company 401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American’s Executive Liability Division is hiring a Claims Representative or Senior Claims Representative to work fully remotely in Canada. Compensation depends on experience and location, with benefits including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

The role involves detailed claim analysis, evaluating coverage and liability, and coordinating with defense counsel and reinsurers to reach resolutions while maintaining compliant, well-documented files.

Qualifications

• University degree, college diploma, CIP coursework, or equivalent insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience with condominium corporations, strata corporations, homeowners associations, nonprofit organizations, property management firms, or community associations is highly desirable.
• 6 months to 5 years of claims, paralegal, law clerk or property management experience.
• Possess or obtain provincial insurance adjustor license(s).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage claims with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Evaluate coverage and liability; issue coverage opinions and monitor files toward resolution.
• Coordinate with defense counsel, underwriters, and reinsurers as needed.
• Maintain detailed claim files with all correspondence and settlements.
• Provide information to internal teams on claims trends and regulatory requirements.
• Attend arbitrations or mediations when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, and company procedures.

Education

University degree

College diploma

CIP coursework

Equivalent experience

Job description

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Our Executive Liability Division provides Directors’ and Officers’, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance to public, private, and not-for-profit companies, as well as community associations. With a presence in Canada since 1996, the division brings decades of experience serving the Canadian market.

The Executive Liability Division is searching for a Claims Representative or Senior Claims Representative. This individual will work fully remote in Canada. Job level and pay is dependent on the successful candidate’s level of experience and location.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates functional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; ability to organize and prioritize caseload; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Performs detailed analysis of each claim.
• Evaluates coverage and liability, issues written coverage opinions and monitors all aspects of the file while working toward resolution of the claim; including hiring, monitoring and paying defense counsel.
• Develops and implements claim litigation and resolution strategies.
• Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports and settlement agreements.
• Provides information to underwriters and reinsurers on specific claims or insureds and legal trends and issues which affect the business.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Attends arbitrations or mediations as necessary.
• May affect settlements / reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations where applicable.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• May provide technical advice to other functional areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Preferences

• University degree, college diploma, CIP coursework, or equivalent insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with condominium corporations, strata corporations, homeowners associations, nonprofit organizations, property management firms, or community associations is highly desirable.
• Equivalent combinations of education, insurance industry or property management experience, claims handling experience, legal experience, or professional designations will be considered.
• Generally, 6 months to 5 years of claims, paralegal, law clerk or property management experience.
• Possess or obtain once hired the necessary provincial insurance adjustor license(s).

Executive Liability

Salary Range:

$0.00 -$0.00

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• wellness plans
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• commuter benefits

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at .

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.