Senior Large-Loss Motor Claims Specialist

Zego; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Share options

Private medical insurance

Pension & holidays

Learning allowance

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Zego is hiring a talented Large Loss Claims Handler to join our Complex Claims team in Canada. You’ll manage a portfolio of high value motor claims, focusing on injuries and liability matters, with claims typically exceeding £500k.

Reporting to the Motor Major Loss Manager, you’ll lead on technical analysis, negotiate settlements, and contribute to a structured training program to develop junior colleagues. Join us to influence outcomes and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high value motor bodily injury claims with a current handling authority of at least £250k
• Deep knowledge of liability, indemnity, causation, reserving, future losses, the Ogden Discount Rate and complex medical issues
• Experience handling litigated claims and applying relevant procedures and frameworks including CPR and MIB technical disputes
• A passion for a career in Large Loss and a desire to help shape a growing large loss function

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of high value motor claims typically valued between £500k through to £5 million, pre and post litigation
• Communicate effectively with customers, witnesses, insurers, repairers, solicitors, and medical agencies to expedite claim resolutions
• Serve as a technical expert within the team, offering guidance and support in large loss scenarios
• Work with the Motor Major Loss Manager and our Head of TP & Complex Claims on Claims strategy and processes
• Motivate and develop more junior team members by sharing your knowledge and expertise
• Maintain Reinsurer and carrier relationships through timely and accurate updates
• Investigate, negotiate and settle claims
• Calculation of accurate reserves and make decisions on Indemnity and Liability claims
• Participate in strategic projects to keep the team at the forefront of industry trends and performance

Skills

High value motor claims

Negotiation

Litigation knowledge

Liability & indemnity

Job description

Zego is hiring a talented Large Loss Claims Handler to join our Complex Claims team in Canada. You’ll manage a portfolio of high value motor claims, focusing on injuries and liability matters, with claims typically exceeding £500k.

Reporting to the Motor Major Loss Manager, you’ll lead on technical analysis, negotiate settlements, and contribute to a structured training program to develop junior colleagues. Join us to influence outcomes and growth.