Senior Claims Technical Specialist, Specialty Claims

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Senior Claims Technical Specialist:

As a Senior Claims Technical Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that prides itself on having a sharp eye on detail while keeping the customer experience top of mind. The Casualty and Litigation team handle a variety of claim across several lines of business, including Auto, CGL, Directors’ and Officers’, and Professional Liability claims.

Our Senior Claims Technical Specialist are responsible for providing efficient and prompt investigation, assessing coverage liability, and damages while working directly with third parties and counsel to drive the claim to conclusion.

We want your talent!

If you are great at

• Adjudicating complex claims, including files in litigation
• Confirming coverage and completing a liability investigation
• Preparing file summaries for internal reporting, large loss, and reinsurance
• Managing stressful calls and clearly deliver decisions on claims
• Provide training to new hires through job shadowing sessions
• Support and mentor other adjusters on the team
• Effectively managing a busy day to day schedule
• Providing a great Customer experience

And you have

• Juris Doctor (JD/LLB) degree is preferred, and/or applicable experience with legal principles as they relate to complex insurance claims handling
• A minimum of 10 years of liability claim handling experience
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience handling Errors & Omissions (E&O), Directors & Officers (D&O), and Cyber Liability claims.
• Experience with commercial lines an asset

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well‑being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, leadership training, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.

This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring! If the role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

Who we are

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance and Federated Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.