Claims Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017.

Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company's success.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the following opportunity in our Toronto office:
Claims Counsel - Toronto

The Claims Counsel, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, will be responsible for the management of claims within the Specialty Insurance, Casualty and Risk Solutions departments.

Coverage evaluation
Setting claim reserves
Reviewing, interpreting, negotiating and drafting agreements
Responding to insureds, brokers and claimants
Litigation management
Negotiation of settlements
Authorizing payments as required

You will also have the responsibility to investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims directly and in conjunction with internal and external counsel, claims adjusters and consultants.

In addition, the Claims Counsel will act as a legal resource for Trisura's various business units.

As an integral member of the team, you will bring:

Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities
Forward thinking and collaborative approach to problem solving
Selfdirected work style with the ability to operate in a nimble entrepreneurial environment
Ability to learn quickly
A passionate, participative, serviceoriented attitude

Qualifications:

LL.B. from a recognized university
3+ years of experience specializing in insurance law
Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
D&O, E&O, Fidelity and Property & Casualty insurance experience is a definite asset, as is inhouse claimshandling
Bilingual English/French is also an asset

If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, headquartered in the heart of Canada's financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.

As a Canadian owned and operated company, Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms.

The company, founded in 2006, and operating across Canada with offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.