Subrogation Specialist

Engineering Search Firm Inc; Espanola; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Subrogation Specialist to enhance its claims department. In this remote-first role, you will manage subrogation activities across various policy types, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting strategic goals. You will play a vital role in investigating and negotiating settlements, collaborating with legal teams, and applying your expertise to strengthen internal practices. This position offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Join a people-first culture that values work-life balance and authenticity.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation package

Parental leave top-up

Comprehensive pension and savings programs

Paid volunteer days

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Wellness and employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in P&C insurance with claims and subrogation experience.
• CIP designation completed or in progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and negotiate settlements on subrogation matters.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and represent the company in court.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Post-secondary education

CIP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Guidewire ClaimCenter

Job description

Subrogation Specialist to join their growing team. Known for exceptional service, profitable growth, and a people-first culture, this organization blends rich tradition with innovative thinking—all in a remote-first environment that encourages work-life balance and authenticity.

The Role
Reporting to the Leader, Accident Benefits, the Subrogation Specialist is responsible for managing subrogation activities across all lines of business, including Auto and Property, and across several policy types such as Residential, Farm, Commercial, Accident Benefits, and Bodily Injury.

This individual plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing subrogation opportunities to support the company’s financial performance. From investigations to settlements, they apply subject matter expertise to strengthen internal practices and collaborate across the claims department, especially during peak periods or catastrophic events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investigate and negotiate settlements with third parties on subrogation matters
2. Represent the company in small claims court proceedings
3. Collaborate with legal counsel to prepare court documents, evidence, and statements
4. Maintain strong legal and technical knowledge related to subrogation
5. Manage recoveries across subrogation types (property, auto, loss transfer, priority, overpayments, etc.)
6. Ensure financial accuracy through proactive reserve management
7. Support claims teams with guidance and consultative input

Who You Are

1. A collaborative team player who works closely with claims adjusters and leadership
2. Proactive, adaptable, and ready to embrace change
3. Relationship-builder who supports strategic company goals

Qualifications

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in P&C insurance, with direct claims and subrogation experience
2. Post-secondary education
3. CIP designation completed or in progress
4. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
5. Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
6. Paralegal license with the Law Society of Ontario is an asset
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Guidewire ClaimCenter is an asset
8. Understanding of case law and insurance policies across personal, commercial, and farm lines

What’s in It for You

1. Flexible work arrangements (remote-first)
2. Competitive compensation package
3. Parental leave top-up
4. Comprehensive pension and savings programs
5. Paid volunteer days
6. Ongoing training and development opportunities
7. Wellness and employee recognition programs