Individual Disability Senior Case Manager

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed With work that challenges and makes a difference and a flexible and supportive environment we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.

We are currently seeking aDisabilitySenior Case Managerfor a client base across Canada. Product linesareIndividual Disabilityand LifeWaiver ofPremium. The successful candidate must be able and willing to work in a team environmentand be motivated tomaintainexemplary customer service to our clients.

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish andmaintainsuperior customer service to policyholders agents marketing centers

• Manage ongoing claims by requesting further medical financial documentation or investigations asrequiredand consult with specialists in all areas.

• Review claims and underwriting files for proper disclosure of past medical history exclusions riders endorsements; administer policy enhancements premiumwaiverand other policy benefits

• Make decisions on claim benefit eligibility determination and communication decisions to stakeholders

• Document the claim file to ensurean accuraterecord of events thattranspirein the claim handling

• Obtain proper file information and review with policy provisions to verify eligibility

• Accuratelymaintainclaim records onsystem to ensure accuracy of reserve calculations

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in any discipline or equivalent experience 23 years of experience in claims adjudication ideally in disability claims

• Strong customer service orientation with solid negotiation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written English communication skills to interact with internal and external clients service providers brokers physicians employees hospitals investigators and lawyers

• Strong working knowledge of medical conditions and terminology with experience interpreting and applying financial documentation and fair claims practices

• Good understanding of underwriting processes

• Strong analytical skills to assess conflicting information from multiple sources to evaluate risk and make timely effective decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset; if bilingual the successful candidate will be required to communicate in both languages to support clients in jurisdictions outside Quebec

• Working knowledge of government legislation and legal precedents the Insurance Act and/or the Civil Code of Québec (asset)

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and work under pressure Continuous improvement mindsetAbility to respond constructively and decisively in high-pressure or emotional situations and adapt positively to change

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced work culture

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .

Referenced Salary Location

CAN Ontario - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement

Remote

Salary range is expected to be between

$CAD - $CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

We use data and analytics technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processing tools to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information please refer to our personal information collection statement.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1