Senior Claims Advisor (Specialty Lines)

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 programs, 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 Senior Claims Advisor (Specialty Lines) to join our team in our Montreal office!

As a Senior Claims Advisor (Specialty Lines), you will be responsible for reviewing relevant policies, investigating losses, conducting coverage analysis, and reporting losses to the insurer.

You will also be responsible for liaising between the client and the insurer to guarantee maximum satisfaction and maintain good relationships with both parties.

You will be working directly with the Specialty Practices at BFL namely D&O, Cyber, and Representations and Warranties (M&A) teams.

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

Your day as a Senior Claims Advisor (Specialty Lines)

• Collaborate with Specialty Practices (D&O, Cyber, M&A) to establish best practices for claims advisory work
• Meet with Insurers on a regular basis to establish and maintain relationships with claims teams.
• Review relevant policies upon notification of a new claim and report loss to the insurer.
• Confirm coverages included in the insurance policy.
• Review claims' documentation.
• Conduct claims and coverage analysis and recommend solutions to coverage issues.
• Negotiate payments and reimbursements with the insurers on the client's behalf.
• Update the client on the status of the claim as needed.
• Enter and maintain current and accurate information in the appropriate electronic file system.
• Maintain current and accurate files and documentation for each claim
• Prepare and update loss bordereaux.
• Conduct monthly meetings with clients to provide updates on active claims.
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures.

Our ideal candidate

• 5+ years as Claims Advisor specifically in Specialty and Executive Lines of Insurance (e.g. D&O, Cyber, Representations & Warranties Insurance)
• Minimum of 4 years in practice as a litigation lawyer.
• Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Resourceful, customer-focused focused, and service-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

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 1,300 professionals located in 26 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.

More about us

Our Montreal office is located at the heart of downtown Montreal, the largest city in Quebec. Our employees can benefit from the numerous exciting activities organized in the neighborhood.

Let's stay in touch : follow us on LinkedIn to get privileged access to our activities and see our other job opportunities.

Visit our website to learn more about us : 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.

LI-Hybrid