Senior Claims Advocate

Starr Underwriting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled claims advocate to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to engage with complex clients and manage claims effectively, ensuring the best outcomes through advanced problem-solving skills. With over a decade of experience in the field, you will facilitate client meetings, negotiate reserves, and review coverage positions. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about risk management and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible medical & dental coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance options

Retirement savings with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational expense reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym membership

Opportunity for flexible work arrangements

Paid sick days

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in claims management.
• Strong knowledge of claim and coverage issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for complex clients and manage claims effectively.
• Negotiate changes in reserves for positive client outcomes.

Skills

Problem Resolution Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Claim and Coverage Issues

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Commensurate Experience

Tools

Claims Software

Business Related Software

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact

Acts as an advocate for most complex clients and claims, demonstrating advanced problem resolution skills and the ability to manage and communicate issues for key accounts by providing coverage advice to clients.

• Reviews coverage positions and challenges adjusters as warranted while advocating the best possible outcome for clients in accordance with service standards.
• Facilitates client meetings, claims reviews and vendor visits.
• Responsible for negotiating changes in reserves for a positive client outcome, providing status reports to clients as required by any applicable service plan, and reviewing action plans and reserves.
• Reviews all new problematic or complex claims on designated clients and formulates a plan of action to achieve a favorable claim resolution.

About you

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
• 10+ years' related experience in claims.
• Strong knowledge of claim and coverage issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and working ability to use all claims and business related software.
• Recognized insurance designations a plus but not mandatory
• Understanding of the lines of coverage within an area of responsibility.
• Strong organization skills and ability to maintain diverse and full workload while meeting deadlines.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.