Claims Counsel

Found in: beBee jobs CA - 2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance Full time

We offer more than a job, we offer a career

  • We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
  • We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
  • We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
  • We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
  • We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
  • We recognize the importance of work life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

BFL CANADA is looking for a Claims Counsel for its Edmonton Office

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure our clients and client service teams in our Commercial, Construction and Specialty Insurance divisions receive "best in class" advocacy through the claims process to support BFL's client intimate strategy.

If you're looking for a dynamic work environment, keep reading

YOUR DAY AS A CLAIMS COUNSEL

  • Claims Advocacy & Legal Advice
    • Provide guidance and assistance to clients with all aspects of the claims management process including initial reporting through to final resolution and ensure prompt and fulsome communication with clients
    • Collaborate with client and client service teams to advocate for clients in support of their insurance claims
    • Provide internal legal advice to claims team and client service teams regarding coverage, policy wordings and other legal issues that arise
    • Monitor and communicate relevant legal developments and communicate to claims team and client service teams
    • Manage various lines of insurance claims with a focus on E&O liability, Directors' & Officers' liability, Employment Practices liability and commercial general liability.
    • Collaborate with claims team members, client service teams and/or clients to help develop value added, client-specific claims services
    • Develop internal and external educational materials to augment claims service
    Client Service and Marketing Support
    • Collaborate with client service teams' marketing efforts to support client retention and acquisition
    • Develop claims presentations and documentation that supports promotion of "best in class" claims service
    • Represent our organization at client and industry events

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • JD required and member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
  • 2-4 years' legal experience including insurance (insurance coverage and and/or commercial law experience is an asset)
  • Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills with solution-oriented approach
  • Ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities ranging from legal research, internal and external presentations, claims management and industry
  • Ability to balance collaboration and team work with independent demands
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Client centric and service oriented ethic
  • Excellent technical knowledge, attention to detail and precision
  • Effective time management and organizational skills essential

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of over 1300 professionals located in 26 cities across the country. BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

Here at BFL our employees have the freedom to demonstrate their own creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship because we strongly believe in them. We are a national collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

OFFICE INFORMATION

Our Edmonton office is situated in the south end of the city with easy access to all main thoroughfares and ample parking. Various restaurants, shopping and amenities are only minutes away.

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BFL CANADA is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.

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