What it’s like to be a Northbridge Claims Director:
As a Claims Director you will be part of a dynamic team that prides itself on having a sharp eye on detail while keeping the customer experience top of mind. The Casualty and Litigation team is responsible for ensuring efficient, prompt, and courteous service to claimants, insureds, and brokers through appropriate investigation, analysis, and settlement of claims. Our Claims Director, Casualty and Litigation, will direct all activities of the claim’s unit through effective leadership and training of the adjusting staff to ensure service and quality objectives are met.
The Claims Director is also responsible for supporting the development and implementation of best practices and departmental strategies in the achievement of regional goals for customer service, productivity, and quality.
Our Claims Director is committed to high standards of performance, has strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to bring new ideas to initiatives.
We want your talent
if you are great at:
Providing effective leadership, coaching, and motivation to team members to ensure service and quality objectives are met
Directing the development and execution of the corporate and regional business plans, and ensuring the department’s strategies contribute to corporate objectives
Ensuring effective and efficient operation by enhancing workflow and operational procedures
Driving a customer centric culture
Managing Disposition Programs (i.e., settlement conferences, mediation, internal committee file reviews, and alternate dispute resolution techniques)
Directing activities of defense counsel to ensure compliance with Northbridge’s litigation best practices.
Monitoring large and complex losses, providing coaching, input and direction to drive strategy
And you have:
Post-Secondary Education in an Insurance focused program or related program
Completed or working towards the CIP designation
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the property and casualty industry handling complex claims
A minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated leadership experience
Strong technical skills with MS Office Suite
Ability to clearly communicate with Claimants, Brokers, and Legal Counsel
We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:
Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days
We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $160,000, which reflects the expected base pay for the position. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the role. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply.
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Who we are:
We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.
At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.
