Claims Assistant

We offer more than a job, we offer a career!

We support our employees to shape their careers 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.

We are looking for a Claims Assistant to join our team in our Toronto office!

As a Claims Assistant, you will work closely with lawyers, underwriters and adjusters on the Team.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team!

YOUR DAY AS A CLAIMS ASSISTANT

• Set up new claims by determining the appropriate policy and prepare the notice of loss, open the claim with the appropriate underwriters and report the claim within one hour of receipt.
• Generate a report of claim histories for producers and the marketing team as needed.
• Correspond/communicate with the insured regarding the status of their claim.
• Correspond/communicate with adjusters and examiners regarding the status of claims and reserves.
• Maintain relevant information accurately via EPIC/LEO document filing software.
• Write letters to the insured and send checks.
• Request or process various payments.
• Transmit all required claims information to appropriate individuals.
• File new claims in numerical and alphabetical order.
• Prepare monthly slips, when required
• Prepare email as required

Our Ideal Candidate

• 0-2 years of experience in Insurance Industry is an asset.
• Ability to work well individually, in a group setting and in collaboration with other members of the organization.
• Attention to detail and meticulousness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of Lloyd's criteria (an asset).

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 more than 1400 professionals located in 27 offices across the country. Our employees have free rein to demonstrate their creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills since we believe in each one of them. 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.

Our Toronto office is located in beautiful downtown, in the core of the Financial District. Easily accessible by public transit, our office is close to a plethora of top-notch restaurants, ideal for enjoyable lunches or drinks after work.

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Visit our website to learn more about us: www.bflcanada.ca

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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