Toronto, ON, CA
Property & Specialty Claims Specialist
Are you a Property Claims professional with 3+ years of Commercial Property Claims experience? As a Claims Specialist, you will play a critical role on the Swiss Re Property & Specialty Claims Team. Expect to work closely with your manager and fellow Claims, Underwriting and Risk Management colleagues to drive files to resolution. Together, you will be tasked with achieving the best possible outcomes for Swiss Re and its clients by resolving and settling claims proactively
We provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you’ll discover a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being.
About the Role
We are looking for a Claims Specialist who will be responsible for handling general Property & Specialty Claims while also supporting internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will have claims handling experience and possess solid coverage, damage investigation, evaluation, negotiation, claims resolution and customer service skills. This is a hybrid position where you would be required to work in the office three times per week.
Your main responsibilities will be:
• Manage, investigate, analyze, negotiate and resolve commercial property claims within Canada and internationally.
• Engage and manage internal and external counsel, consultants, adjusters, accountants and engineers
• Investigate, evaluate and settle claims, applying technical knowledge and people skills to effect fair and prompt claim resolution.
• Complete detailed reviews of claim related issues, including coverage, liability and damage and document the claim file appropriately.
• Set and maintain appropriate and timely indemnity and expense reserves
• Effectively negotiate claims when appropriate.
• Attend settlement conferences and trials.
• Attend loss locations and other customer and broker meetings, when appropriate.
• Represent and promote Swiss Re Corporate Solutions at industry conferences, client events and professional society functions
About the Team
We are a highly skilled claims team located throughout various offices in Canada and the U.S. Our department works closely with colleagues in Client Markets, Underwriting, Products, Actuary and HR. We are proud to deliver unparalleled customer service to our business partners and customers. We are a diverse and inclusive team that works well in a collaborative environment while fostering and developing independent thought.
About the Role
• Undergraduate Degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Actively pursuing CIP/FCIP Designation is an asset
• 3+ years Commercial Property Claims handling experience.
• Bilingual English/French is an asset
• International Business claim handling experience is a plus.
• Experience interacting and managing panel insurers on subscription based poicies is an asset
• Excellent customer service skills with experience building and maintaining relationships with underwriters, clients, brokers, and other internal and external business partners.
• Hardworking sales mindset, applying consultative selling skills to develop insights, propose solutions and build growth opportunities for clients and Corporate Solutions.
• Well organized, focused and self-motivated to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong oral, written and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Interest in developing leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to travel as needed (10-20%)
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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