Junior Claims Adjuster

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Junior Claims Adjuster (FT/Permanent) - Whitehorse, YK
Are you looking to make a career in Independent Claims Adjusting? We are currently looking to add an Adjuster to our team in Whitehorse, YK.
Why should you consider a career with ClaimsPro? We are proud of our people and it shows:
You will be part of a team of over 700 independent adjusters from across Canada.
Your career can grow into other lines of claims, branch management, across Canada into other branches, or new roles - the sky is the limit.
You will work on the industry-leading Claim Space software, designed by an adjuster for adjusters and kept modern with our in-house team of programmers and developers.
You will be supported by experienced local claims support, centralized after hours support, and dictation services.
Your claims load is driven by senior executives and business development staff from coast to coast.
Your workload is balanced, and you will be compensated for your billable hours.
You will be entitled to a multitude of benefits such as education fee reimbursement, mentorship programs and a flex-benefit health and dental plan that allows you to customize your coverage.
Our local office will welcome you, provide you with a nice office, friendly coworkers, and a place to grow your career.
With over 90 branches in Canada, ClaimsPro is the largest supplier of claims management services, coast to coast. Our claims professionals offer a broad range of expertise across multiple disciplines and are committed to providing the highest quality of service to our clients. Visit (url removed) or (url removed) to learn more.
Role Summary
The Independent Adjuster actively adjusts claims while ensuring that business development opportunities are maximized. This involves marketing and follow-up of opportunities in a timely manner. The profile duties create a dynamic portfolio requiring extremely well-honed organizational skills that enable day to day activities to be completed while allowing efficient and effective progress of file management activities.
Responsibilities:
Prompt contact and follow up with policy holders and claimants.
Investigate the cause and report to clients with solid recommendations.
Using supplied technology (e.G., Xactimate, etc.), scope and establish quantum of damages.
Identify liability exposures, recommend reserves, recommend investigation required for exposure, prepare action plans, and negotiate fair and satisfactory settlements.
Throughout the claims process, provide high level of customer service to clients and the insured.
Participate and share ownership and responsibility for afterhours customer service requirements.
Perform duties assigned to him/her in compliance with established work standards, policies and procedures.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Completion of high school education
Must have completed C81 and C82 CIP courses (General Insurance Essentials).
Ongoing commitment to education and learning.
Experience:
Previous experience in building construction or restoration projects will be an asset.
Prior experience in desktop or field claims adjusting, preferably in property.
Familiarity with independent adjusting industry would be ideal.
Equivalency in combination of education and experience will be considered.
Competencies required to succeed:
Proactive in finding resolutions, with sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Effective analytical skills including identification of cause-and-effect dynamics.
Able to draw valid conclusions and effectively communicate them.
Ability to interpret complex documents of a legal nature, perform and understand advanced numerical calculations including analysis of comparative information.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage conflicting priorities in an effective manner.
Ability to handle pressure with a calm demeanor, especially during conflict and difficult situations.
Must have people skills with bias towards building relationships with own team and claims stakeholders.
Proficient with computers and current technology
Effective written skills including grammar and those of a technical in nature.
Effective oral skills, including listening, interviewing, negotiating, etc.;
Must be able to flex style appropriate to audience.
Excellent customer service skills and ensures that all inquiries are effectively dealt with in a timely manner.
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