Senior Property Appraiser, Major losses

Desjardins Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Property Appraiser to join their team. This role involves managing claims estimates, analyzing situations, and improving processes to enhance quality and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in insurance and project management alongside strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in insurance restoration, construction and/or project management.
• Combination of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Must have a valid G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Limit damage, create estimates for major losses, review providers' estimates.
• Analyze circumstances surrounding claims to gather relevant information.
• Propose action plans to address issues according to rules and parameters.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Xactimate

Advanced knowledge of XactAnalysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a Senior Property Appraiser, you assist with estimates and investigations for claims settlements. You estimate damages and ensure that your estimate and quotes from independent experts comply with the organization’s standards and processes for major loss claims. Your claims require comprehensive knowledge of your line of business. You suggest ways to improve processes, methods and tools to optimize service quality and loss ratios. You help develop and oversee competency plans to provide an unparalleled client experience. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Limit damage, create estimates for major losses, review provider estimates, and recommend courses of action based on the organization’s procedures and quality standards

• Analyze the circumstances surrounding claims to gather as much relevant information as possible for the investigation

• Help prepare and propose action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters

• Suggest ways to improve processes, methods and tools

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in insurance restoration, construction and/or project management

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Advanced knowledge of Xactimate and XactAnalysis required.

• The selected employee should reside within the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) to support the business needs

• Must have a valid G driver's license

Decision quality

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-07-2