Claims Analyst
Masters Insurance
- Vaughan, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage claims from start to finish by collecting information and documents, analyzing the claims, reporting the claims to the insurance company, and monitoring the progress of the claims until repair/settlement.
- Provide technical expertise, advice and advocacy for clients on all day-to-day claim related matters, inquiries and processes.
- Coordinate services that may be required by policyholders following an accident or incident, such as arranging a rental vehicle.
- Discuss coverage issues with clients and handling complaints associated with a claim.
- Contact and following up with auto body shops to ensure appraisals have been completed.
- Monitor any Bodily injuries (BI) and Accident benefits (AB).
- Negotiate total loss settlements between the client and insurer.
- Ensure fair settlement of a valid claim, seeking legal recovery of monies paid out and identifying reasons why full payment may not be made.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic claims files to fully document all claims.
- Build relationships with policyholders, loss adjusters, lawyers and forensic accountants, as well as other legal/claims professionals.
- Keep Masters summaries up-to-date by accurately inputting data into a spreadsheet.
- Participate in client meetings when required.
- Perform other related duties and special projects, as required.
- 1 to 2 years of work experience in an insurance environment is preferred, general office experience will also be considered.
- Post-secondary education completed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Licensed RIBO candidates preferred or successful completion of RIBO license within 6 months of continuous employment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Self-motivation with ability to problem-solve with limited supervision
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Accurate data entry skills with extra attention to detail and overall accuracy