Claims Advocate, Western Region

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

As the Claims Advocate, you will be a part of the Western Region Claims Team, providing Gallagher clients with outstanding claims service and advocacy, maintaining and exceeding the service standards of the GGB Gallagher Claims Division.

Work Environment Hybrid (Agile) – We at Gallagher enjoy the benefits of working remotely while also collaborating and interacting with each other in the office.

• Intake of Commercial and Personal Lines client’s new claims and reporting to the insurance company
• Provide Claims assistance as required to the insureds in a professional and compassionate manner
• Communication with adjusters and insureds with respect to open claims
• Liaison between insured and insurance carrier during settlement negotiations when required
• Advocacy on claims on client’s behalf with insurers as necessary
• Data input using EPIC and DMS system
• Maintain, organize and update client files, including Word summaries and Excel spreadsheets
• Attend company sponsored seminars and educational activities needed to maintain product knowledge and expertise, and participate in projects at management’s request

• Minimum 5 years insurance and/or Claims experience required
• Alberta, Manitoba and BC broker licenses or ability to acquire within 3 months
• CAIB, CIP designations an asset or courses completed towards designations
• Client service and/or advocacy experience an asset
• Completion of post-secondary education an asset
• Comprehensive and effective verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task between a variety of tasks, projects, and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with EPIC an asset #LI-SS1 #LI-HYBRID

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.