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Senior Claims Adjuster

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Hybrid
4 Locations
Senior level
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4 Locations
Senior level
The Senior Claims Consultant manages complex marine claims, evaluates coverage and liability, coordinates investigations, and develops settlement strategies while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Under technical direction, the Senior Claims Adjuster, Marine, efficiently manages moderate to high complexity of marine claims (Cargo, Hull, Transport Operator's and Motor Truck Cargo Legal Liability). The incumbent will work within specific limits of authority on assignments of technical complexity. They will utilize claims policies and guidelines, review coverages, determine liability and compensability, secure information
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.• Interprets policy terms and conditions and determines if coverage applies to claims submitted, escalating issues as needed.• Sets activities, reserves and authorizes payments within scope of authority. Ensures issuance of disbursements while managing expenses.• Coordinates and performs investigations and evaluates claims and suits through contact with insureds, claimants, business partners, witnesses and experts. Seeks early resolution opportunities. Identifies files that have potential fraud and refers to SIU.• Assignment of Independent adjusters/surveyors and attorneys in accordance with established guidelines.
•Utilizes negotiation skills to develop complex settlement packages.
•Identifies claims with third party recovery potential and coordinates with subrogation unit.
•Partners with attorneys, account representatives, agents, underwriters, and insureds to develop a focused strategy for timely and costeffective resolution of more complex claims.•Responsible for input of data that accurately reflects claim circumstances and other information important to our business outcomes.•Keeps current on provincial/federal regulations and issues as well as industry activity and trends.
•Makes recommendations on claim policy and processes to further enhance the claim department.
•Reacts to change productively and handling other essential tasks and projects as assigned.
•May be responsible for special projects and presentations.
•May provide assistance to other claims staff.
In all responsibilities and interactions, all employees are expected to adopt and align with CNA's Winning Behaviours - to be externally focused, accountable, collaborative, innovative, inclusive and continuously learning.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities•Technical and business management acumen, investigation and claims resolution skills, knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.•Excellent analytical and problem- solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and teams.
•Ability to solve issues with a sense of urgency; utilizes and manages all available resources to make informed decisions and
achieve superior total claim outcome.•Ability to effectively manage through challenging business problems and take appropriate levels of risks.
•Strong knowledge of industry trends, issues, Canadian and US laws and regulations.
•Customer service focused.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
•Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure and handle high volumes of work.
•Comfortable working in a paperless and technologically based environment.
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
•Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
Education & Experience •CIP or working towards completion of same.•University or College degree or equivalent business experience of at least 7 years commercial property/casualty claims experience
•Typically, minimum of 5 to 7 years of Marine claim experience with a proven track record of results.
At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

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