Senior Property Claims Adjuster - Lifestyle - Hybrid

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Markham seeks a Lifestyle Claims Adjuster to manage claims involving cottages and watercraft. This hybrid role emphasizes customer service, requiring 3-5+ years of experience. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping customers return to their activities post-claim. The position offers a competitive rewards package, career development, and a commitment to employee wellness.

Benefits

Compelling rewards package

Annual bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Corporate wellness programs

Competitive vacation package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5+ years of previous claims adjusting experience.
• Genuine interest in Lifestyle claims, particularly with cottage properties or watercraft.

Responsibilities

• Review policies, appraisals, and reports to assess claim value.
• Manage an active caseload ensuring timely resolution.
• Create positive experiences for customers during stressful situations.
• Maintain accurate file records and follow claims protocols.
• Collaborate with teams for good claims outcomes.

Skills

Claims adjusting experience

Customer service

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Overview

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Specialty Claims?

Are you passionate about helping people get back to doing what they love after an unexpected event? Do you get excited about delivering an outstanding customer experience while handling unique and interesting claims? If you answered “Yes,” then Aviva Specialty Claims wants you on our team!

About the Role

As a Lifestyle Claims Adjuster you’ll be the go-to expert for claims involving cottages, manufactured homes, and watercraft, including total losses and complex losses. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our customers during some of their most challenging moments, ensuring they receive the care, expertise, and solutions they deserve, and getting back to what they love doing most as easily as possible!

Aviva recognizes the importance of being flexible and the benefits of being together, this role will be hybrid– the best of both worlds.

What You’ll Do

• Be the Expert: Review and analyze policies, appraisals, and technical reports to assess claim value and negotiate fair settlements.


• Own Your Portfolio: Effectively manage an active caseload of claims, ensuring timely and accurate resolution in line with Aviva’s standards, with customer service at the forefront.


• Deliver Exceptional Service: Create outstanding experiences for our customers, turning stressful situations into positive moments.


• Make Independent Decisions: Operate within your authority, using your judgment to resolve claims efficiently.


• Keep it Organized: Maintain detailed, accurate file records and adhere to all Aviva Specialty Claims protocols.


• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with various teams to produce good claims outcomes, participate in projects, come with a growth mindset, and share feedback to help us continuously improve.

What You\'ll Bring

• Experience: Minimum 3-5+ years of previous claims adjusting experience.


• Passion: Genuine interest in Lifestyle claims—whether it’s cottage properties, or watercraft, we are looking for someone who is passionate about our products and getting our customers back to doing what they love.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Progress toward or completion of the Insurance Institute Program (CIP/FCIP)


• A post-secondary diploma or degree.


• Provincial Licenses for the Atlantic provinces.


• Experience with and demonstrated ability to effectively handle watercraft or habitational claims in excess of $100,000.00.

What You\'ll Get

• Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.


• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.


• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.


• We\’ll support your professional development education.


• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year


• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion


• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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