Position Details
Reporting to the Claims Supervisor, the Claims Adjuster investigates, evaluates and settles both Personal lines and Commercial lines claims.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Attend to inquiries by telephone, fax, letter and email pertaining to all facets of personal lines and commercial lines claims.

Proactively investigate and evaluate potential claims under a variety of policies to determine coverage, damages, liability and settlement through methods of direct handling and claims examining.

Review and analyze policy conditions, provisions, exclusions and endorsements pertinent to a variety of losses.

Appoint claims vendors (appraisers, adjusters, contractors, experts, lawyers) as directed and in accordance with company guidelines.

Process payments (or denials) in accordance with established authority levels, policy conditions and guidelines of the Company.

Refer all files above established level of authority to direct supervisor with recommendations for reserves, payments and resolution with follow up through to file closure.

Direct and provide feedback to external claims vendors for effective investigation, control and facilitation of claims.

Identify, direct and manage efforts to maximize subrogation and recovery from other parties.

Maintain timely and accurate claim reserves on files.

Maintain/record timely loss and expense reserves and payments in the Claims System on a timely basis and participate in the recording and reporting of claims accruals

Document claim files with appropriate particulars of claim and claim handling.





Advise the Underwriting department of any information gathered which may affect risk assessment.

Meet or exceed established objectives for service and performance.

Additional duties and special projects as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Some travel may be involved.

Who You Are

An intermediate level of English is required in addition to French, as this position involves communicating, both verbally and in writing, with our clients, partners, and other teams at Echelon Insurance Canada across the country on a daily or weekly basis.

College certificate

Personal lines and commercial lines permit from AMF required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in claims adjusting

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to manage changing priorities

Excellent negotiation, analytical and investigative skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong time management, problem solving and organizational skills

Be very comfortable in a computerized environment

Benefits

Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program

Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program

Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts

Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs

Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more

Our Commitment
We are an equal chance employer, and we invite women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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📌 Claims Adjuster (ECH-QC) (Quebec City)
🏢 Echelon Insurance
📍 Quebec City