Claims Examiner, Casualty

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Starr Insurance Companies is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

Claims Examiner, Casualty

This position can be filled in Toronto

Essential Job Functions

This position will be responsible for the active management of Casualty claims within in the Canadian Claims Group. Prior experience handling Casualty Claims, including Auto BI and AB is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be required to evaluate coverage, draft coverage correspondence, undertake claims investigations, manage defense counsel and legal spend, assess liability and financial exposure, and effectively negotiate cost effective, good faith claims resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the insurance/legal profession dealing specifically with Casualty claims.
• Experience handling auto bodily injury, and accident benefits claims preferred. Carrier experience a plus.
• In-depth understanding of policy language/coverage.
• Experience managing, evaluation, mediating and negotiating casualty claims. In-depth knowledge of the Canadian legal system, civil litigation, and mediation proceedings.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of federal and provincial laws applicable to various claims presented under casaulty policies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High degree of proficiency with Excel
  
  

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.