Claims Adjuster Job in Edmonton, Alberta Canada
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company was established in 1896, in the small village of Wawanesa Manitoba. The venture began small, but quickly picked up speed as more policies were written. By 1960, The Wawanesa Life Insurance Company was established, and operations expanded to various provinces across Canada. Today, we conduct business all across Canada, California, and Oregon, and offer an assortment of property, auto, commercial, and life products. Our combined assets total more than 5 billion, and our annual premiums exceed 2 billion.
As a policyholder owned company we offer great stability, lots of opportunity for growth, and most importantly a work environment that is respectful, challenging and rewarding. We provide our employees with fully competitive compensation packages that include competitive salaries, profit sharing plan, education assistance, and extended health benefits. We are always looking for new talent, and are looking forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary
The Claims Adjuster is responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating and settling automobile and property and/or injury claims on behalf of Wawanesa Insurance. This position includes a company vehicle as out of office travel is necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Examines, settles and processes claims within a prescribed level of authority, you will determine legal liability of damage to persons and property
Fosters working relationships with various third parties, including claimants, contractors/suppliers and other insurance companies
Investigates losses through consultation with appraisers and third party adjusters, including obtaining statements from insureds, witnesses and police in determining liability
Provides timely and effective communication of decisions to claimants
Qualifications
2-3 years related work experience
Strong customer service, inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills
Proven negotiation, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Excellent computer literacy and keyboarding skills
CIP designation preferred
Wawanesa provides its employees with an environment conducive to achieving their goals for personal performance and career development. Our employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, profit sharing, benefits and a defined benefit pension plan). The benefit package is comprehensive and far ranging Wawanesa provides a stable and rewarding environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.
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