Team Leader, Accident Benefits

Definity Financial Corporation; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share ownership program

Pension and savings (RRSP)

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Definity Financial Corporation is seeking a results-driven leader to guide an Accident Benefits team. You will provide leadership, strategic direction, and ensure efficient handling of claims in line with relevant acts and schedules.

You will coach, mentor, and review performance, manage the budget, oversee hiring, and drive process improvements while maintaining a client-centric focus in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or CIP designation required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accident Benefits, leadership experience an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; ability to coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction to the team for efficient claims handling.
• Complete audits by reviewing claims files and providing feedback.
• Foster team development through training and policy updates.
• Coach, mentor and give performance feedback to staff.
• Manage expenses and annual operating budget for the team.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Under pressure

Education

University degree or CIP designation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

TheOpportunity

Reporting to the Accident Benefits Manager, you will be accountable for the leadership and technical direction of your team relative to efficient handling of all aspects of claims in accordance with the Insurance Act and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.

What to Expect

• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, technical instructions and direct leadership to your team relative to performance, productivity, personal conduct and adherence to processes and corporate policies and procedures.
• Complete audits by reviewing and monitoring claims files and providing effective feedback.
• Foster team development by identifying training opportunities and keeping yourself and team informed of changes to policies and procedures.
• You will provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback to your team
• Manage expenses and annual operating budget for the team.
• Conduct interviews for vacancies within your team or the line and making recommendations for new hires.
• Other duties as assigned
  

What You Bring

• University degree in any discipline or a college diploma in a related field or the CIP designation.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accident Benefits with previous leadership experience an asset.
• Computer proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, whether with customers or co-workers.
• Perform well in a busy operation and remain calm under pressure.
• Team player adaptable to a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.
  

Salary Range: $87,000 - $144,900

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).