SENIOR ANALYST, MEDICO-LEGAL ESTIMATES

Fully Remote (Ontario or Quebec)

CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA

The Financial Services group supports the CMPA’s mission and strategic objectives by safeguarding the Association’s assets through robust financial oversight and effective investment management. The group also delivers actuarial expertise to inform the development of membership fees and to assess and manage the financial implications of organizational risk.

Providing high‑quality legal services and compensating patients harmed due to proven medico‑legal negligence, thereby upholding the integrity of our members, remains central to the CMPA’s mission. In support of this work, the Medico‑Legal Estimates team collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated insights and strategies that align with the Association’s unique financial and operational requirements. This team is responsible for developing and updating projections and expectations related to expenses associated with the medico‑legal cases managed by the Association.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, Medico‑Legal Estimates, the Senior Analyst, Medico‑Legal Estimates plays a key role in supporting the CMPA's mission by developing, maintaining, and enhancing estimates of future medico‑legal costs associated with cases managed by the Association. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent leverages case‑level data, historical experience, predictive analytics, and environmental intelligence to produce accurate and reliable cost projections.

The Senior Analyst analyzes complex financial and operational information, identifies emerging trends and key cost drivers,



and translates medico‑legal data into actionable insights for decision‑makers. Through ongoing monitoring, analysis, and refinement of estimation methodologies, the role supports effective financial planning, risk management, organizational oversight, and informed decision‑making related to the Association's largest area of expenditure.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

- Develops and maintains cost estimates for medico‑legal matters, updating estimates as recent information becomes available and ensuring estimates reflect current case circumstances
- Compares actual medico‑legal costs against cost expectations and investigates significant variances with legal defence counsel firms and /or internal stakeholders
- Identifies cases requiring enhanced review and provides recommendations to the Manager regarding estimate adjustments or emerging risks
- Provides subject matter expertise and analytical insights regarding medico‑legal estimate cost trends, estimate methodologies, and emerging risks
- Collaborates with MLS staff, legal defence counsel firms, and other stakeholders, and provides recommendations to improve estimate accuracy and consistency
- Supports the development, testing, validation, and refinement of predictive models and estimation methodologies used to forecast medico‑legal costs
- Explores and draws meaningful conclusions from medico‑legal data, including the identification of key metrics, trends,



and performance indicators
- Translates complex analytical findings into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
- Supports the preparation of reports, analyses, and presentation materials for Executive Leadership and Council Committees to aid with decision‑making, risk assessment, and financial planning activities
- Prepares and provides case estimate analyses and supporting information for Actuarial valuation and forecasting processes
- Proactively identifies and pursues opportunities to enhance reporting, data utilization, and analytical capabilities through enhanced data utilization and emerging technologies
- Maintains data quality and supports compliance with CMPA data governance, confidentiality, and information management practices
- Responds to ad hoc analytical requests from Manager and CFO and supports strategic business initiatives
- Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Minimum 4-year university degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Law, Finance, or a related field of study
- Minimum 7 years of direct experience in litigation case handling, case oversight, legal case management, liability insurance claims, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and assessing complex litigation matters, including evaluating liability, damages, litigation strategy, settlement potential, compensation exposure, legal cost risk, and identifying factors that may materially impact case outcomes
- Experience interpreting financial and case‑rela

📌 Senior Analyst, Medico-Legal Estimates (Montreal)
🏢 Canadian Medical Protective Association
📍 Montreal