Field Adjuster - Commercial Property Claims

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Field Adjuster – Commercial Property Claims based in Canada. As a Field Adjuster specializing in Commercial Property Claims, you will play a key role in investigating, evaluating, and resolving complex insurance claims for commercial clients across the Greater Toronto Area. Working from home while conducting on-site and virtual inspections, you will assess property damage, validate repair estimates, interpret policy coverage, and negotiate fair settlements. You will collaborate with policyholders, brokers, contractors, legal professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure claims are handled accurately and efficiently. Your technical expertise and sound judgment will help protect customer interests while identifying potential risks, recovery opportunities, and contractual obligations. This customer-focused role combines independent fieldwork, analytical problem-solving, and relationship management in a dynamic insurance environment. You will also contribute to exceptional service delivery during high-volume claims events while benefiting from ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities. Accountabilities: - Conduct on-site and virtual inspections of commercial property claims to assess damage, establish facts, and determine the scope of necessary repairs. - Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle commercial property claims in accordance with applicable policy terms, internal procedures, and established claims guidelines. - Review and validate contractor and vendor estimates to ensure that repair costs, pricing, and proposed work scopes are accurate and appropriate. - Gather and analyze evidence by interviewing policyholders, third parties, witnesses, legal representatives, and other relevant parties to establish the circumstances and extent of losses.

- Interpret insurance policies, technical assessments, fire investigation reports, applicable case law, and other documentation to determine coverage, claim values, and appropriate settlement outcomes. - Provide expert guidance on commercial property claims to customers, colleagues, brokers, and other stakeholders, explaining complex issues and recommending appropriate courses of action. - Review lease agreements and other contractual documents to determine insured parties' obligations, financial interests, and responsibilities relating to property damage and repairs. - Manage claim-related payments to policyholders, vendors, and external experts, ensuring data accuracy, proper documentation, and timely processing. - Maintain clear and timely communication with policyholders, brokers, underwriting teams, legal professionals, contractors, and other parties involved in claim resolution. - Prepare and manage claim correspondence and supporting documentation, including critical path plans, proofs of loss, reservation of rights letters, and other required communications. - Identify questionable claims, potential fraud indicators, subrogation opportunities, and risk exposures, taking appropriate action to protect the interests of all relevant parties. - Prioritize competing claims, maintain accurate records, and deliver responsive, professional customer service throughout the claims lifecycle. - Provide additional support during catastrophe events and periods of elevated claim volumes, including occasional evening and weekend work. Requirements: - At least two years of experience as a field adjuster handling commercial lines claims. - A minimum of one year of experience managing first-party commercial property claims, including building owner and tenant losses, business interruption, stock, cargo, builder's risk, crime, and equipment claims across different industries.