Manager, Wellness and Disability Services

13 hours ago


Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Cowan Insurance Group Full time
Job Title: Manager, Wellness and Disability Services

Cowan Insurance Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our Disability Management and Wellness services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote employee wellness and manage disability claims effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of Case Managers, providing coaching and guidance on complex case files and ensuring workloads are fair and managed within service standards.
  • Develop and monitor metrics to ensure the team is managing files efficiently and effectively, supporting disabled employees through their recovery and return to work.
  • Assist with escalated claim issues, appeals, and communicate regularly with clients to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and identifying new business opportunities, service delivery options, or new practices.
  • Attend client meetings to discuss process improvements and disability trends, working with the leadership team on special projects as required.
  • Assist with the development and support of new business opportunities, reviewing disability data and costs, and providing an analytical approach to identify opportunities to drive improved claim experience.
  • Work with reporting analysts to provide regular dashboard and trend reporting for clients, including recommendations for best practice improvements to manage any data trends.
  • Support Group Benefit Consultants to ensure the Disability Management and Wellness offerings are clearly articulated to clients, working with internal audit and training to ensure Case Managers are providing quality service and receive ongoing training on disability management best practices.
  • Assist with the overall promotion and integration of wellness offerings to support clients with creating a healthier workplace.
Requirements:
  • Bilingual English and French proficiency, verbal and written, is required as we have clients across Canada.
  • A minimum of 5 years of disability management experience, with prior experience leading and managing a team.
  • University degree or post-secondary education in a health-related field is an asset.
  • Advanced knowledge of employment standards, WSIB/WCB/CSST, human rights, collective bargaining, and labour relations with respect to disability and leave of absence management.
  • Proficiency using various programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of group insurance contracts and principles, with background or experience in employer wellness or human resource practices an asset.
  • Disability Management Professional designation is an asset.
  • Experience integrating different disability systems and business processes, with problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Data analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report on results, self-motivated and efficiency in self-directed learning.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and motivate remote staff, strong presentation skills, and a comfort presenting in front of groups of internal and external clients.
  • Ability to lead teams through change management and turbulent times, collaborative and inclusive leadership style with ability to support the growth of all staff.
About Us:

Cowan Insurance Group is a Canadian-owned and operated, leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we're proud to have been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals, advising on and creating retirement, group benefits, disability management, and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty, and credit insurance.

What sets us apart?

Be in good company Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking You're valued for your passion, drive, and creativity. The pace is fast, but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together We believe in your potential. If you're looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we'll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
  • Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
  • Company-paid training and development courses
  • Community involvement
  • Hybrid work environment

Are you interested?

Please apply

This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include, credential, employment, credit, criminal, and reference checks.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge, and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences.

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