Senior Life and Critical Illness Underwriter $50,000 – $60,000

Senior Life and Critical Illness Underwriter

Comma Recruitment are looking for a Senior Life and Critical Illness Underwriter, the successful candidate will be responsible for sound and accurate assessment of medical and financial information to minimize risk exposure for life & critical illness business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Underwrite new business using sound underwriting guidelines for morbidity and mortality within service standards in accordance with company guidelines
• Work within assigned authority along with reinsurance guidelines
• Document underwriting methodology and processes
• Communicate with field associates in answering questions, and/or advising unfavorable decisions
•  Support and provide feedback to the Director in the development of new guidelines and finding efficiencies

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of medical/legal terminology is required
• Insurance Background & Knowledge in similar role is preferred
• Community college diploma or university degree is an asset
• Working towards or nearing completion of LOMA, FLMI, and ALU designations
•  Ability to think logically and analytically
• Sound judgment and decision making skills, high accuracy level and attention to detail
• Strong Team Player and self-starter, ability to make sound decisions
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and be self-motivated to develop a career path in Underwriting
•  Must be computer literate, strong computer skills within a Windows environment
• Flexibility with working hours

Please forward resume to [email protected]

 

Senior Property Adjuster – Downtown Toronto

Comma Recruitment are looking for a Property Adjuster with 3-5 years experience handling commercial and residential Property Claims

The Adjuster is responsible for providing efficient and prompt investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of moderate size and/or moderately complex claims in accordance with corporate guidelines and best practices

•             Investigate, appraise/scope, confirm coverage, negotiate settlement and recovery, and conduct reporting and documentation of claims of moderate size and/or moderate complexity in accordance with established guidelines.

•             Ensure the accurate and efficient payment of claims.

•             Prepare summaries and files for litigation, mediation/arbitration, and multidisciplinary assessments.

•             Adhere to service standards by communicating effectively with all parties involved.

•             Develop relationships with other departments such as underwriting in order to meet business goals.

•             Assist Manager with preparing/completing monthly statistical reports.

•             Understand and apply best business practices towards compliance, internal control and operational risk controls in accordance to national standards and regulatory standards and policies.

•             Mentor and train less experienced claims and support staff as required.

•             Work collaboratively with Supervisors and/or Managers on special projects and assignments when required.

 

Qualifications

•             Post-secondary education and / or equivalent on the job experience

•             Minimum 3-5 years Claims adjusting experience.

•             Working knowledge of the company principles and practices related to claims settlement, policy wordings, insurance contracts, fraud investigations, serious losses and coverage questions.

•             Ability to work within and adapt to PC oriented environments, including familiarity with e-mail and Internet skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

•             Actively pursuing CIP/FCIP designation an asset.

•             Ability to understand and interpret complex insurance contracts and changes in the interpretation as a result of case or statuary law.

•             Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy and understanding in dealings with customers.

•             Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple demands and changing priorities.

•             Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, investigative, and decision-making skills.

•             Demonstrated negotiation skills.

•             Ability to provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service to all parties involved.

•             Ability to assess liability and understand case law developments in the jurisdiction.

•             Demonstrated report-writing skills, including an orientation toward detail and precision.

•             Demonstrated ability to work well as a team player or independent contributor; Self-motivated.

•             Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills.

•             Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills to explain processes and terms.

 Please forward resume to [email protected]

Senior AB Adjuster – Toronto

Senior AB Adjuster

Comma Recruitment are looking for a Senior AB Adjuster with 5+ years adjusting experience including experience settling  complex files.

The Senior Adjuster is responsible for providing efficient and prompt investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of moderate size and/or moderately complex claims in accordance with corporate guidelines and best practices.

Experience with mediation and arbitration also required.

 

•Investigate, appraise/scope, confirm coverage, negotiate settlement and recovery, and conduct reporting and documentation of claims of large size and/or high complexity in accordance with established guidelines.

•Conduct investigations of claims through contact with insurers, claimants, witnesses, other carriers, physicians, contractors, lawyers, etc.

•Demonstrated ability to work well as a team player or independent contributor; Self-motivated

•Ensure the accurate and efficient payment of claims.

•Adhere to service standards by communicating effectively with all parties involved

•Establish and monitor litigation disposition plans, completed by counsel, to ensure claims file handling strategies are being followed. Direct activities of defence counsel to ensure files are handled within litigation guidelines

•Participate in FSCO mediation and arbitration.

Experience:

•             Post-secondary education and / or equivalent on the job experience.

•             Minimum 5-7 years Accident Benefits Claims adjusting experience.

•             Working knowledge of the company principles and practices related to claims settlement, policy wordings, insurance contracts, fraud investigations, serious losses and coverage questions.

•             Ability to work within and adapt to PC oriented environments, including familiarity with e-mail and Internet skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

•             Actively pursuing CIP/FCIP designation an asset.

•             Ability to understand and interpret complex insurance contracts and changes in the interpretation as a result of case or statuary law.

•             Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy and understanding in dealings with customers.

•             Able to plan, organize, and manage multiple demands and changing priorities.

•             Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, investigative, and decision-making skills.

•             Demonstrated negotiation skills

Please forward resume to [email protected]