Insurance Claims Examiner

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Financial Lines Claims Analyst

BILL RATE: $120/hour

LOCATION: Toronto or Montreal (In-person at least 3 days per week, remote for 2 days per week)

Senior Claims Analyst, Financial Lines

We are looking for an attorney with commercial litigation experience to join our Financial Lines Claims team for a 1-year contract position. You will be managing some of the largest and most complex litigation files.

How you will create an impact

• Manage a variety of complex commercial claims such as D&O lawsuits, professional liability claims, shareholder disputes, employment litigation, regulatory actions, fraud investigations, alleged breaches of contractual representations and warranties, cybersecurity breaches, and privacy actions
• Analyze insurance coverage and issue coverage positions relating to a range of specialty commercial insurance policies, such as Director & Officers Liability, Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fidelity, Pension Liability, M&A/Representations & Warranties Insurance, and Cyber Insurance
• Assess financial exposure on claims, set reserves, and conduct presentations to senior management on high exposure losses
• Monitor external counsel and ensure compliance with litigation guidelines
• Provide guidance to Financial Lines underwriters and share information that may impact their risk assessment to ensure business alignment
• Provide optimal claims service to clients and broker partners
• Collaborate on litigation strategy and attend mediations and pre-trial conferences
• Negotiate and settle claims within your prescribed authority
• Work within a team of other highly skilled and experienced claims professionals
• Exemplify litigation and claims handling best practices

What you’ll need to succeed

• Law degree with 3+ years of legal practice is strongly preferred
• Experience in commercial litigation OR insurance coverage litigation OR significant experience in commercial insurance claims handling
• Written and oral fluency in English is mandatory; written and oral fluency in French is also an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external business partners
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficient computer skills in a paperless environment
• Position is in Toronto or Montreal

 

 

\nCompany Description

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Contract labor staffing firm specializing in professional, administrative and manufacturing industrial employment.

Company Description

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Contract labor staffing firm specializing in professional, administrative and manufacturing industrial employment.