Claims Manager, Apd and Casualty - Waterloo, Canada - Heartland Farm Mutual Inc.

Heartland Farm Mutual Inc.

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Located in Ontario and Nova Scotia, Heartland Mutual Insurance strives to be the Best Mutual. Our team of talented and dedicated professionals challenge the norm and strive to be extraordinary. It's all about fulfilling our promise with a personal approach.

With our team, you'll bring this purpose to life every day by living our values, being open to change, and pursuing your career aspirations.

The Manager Casualty and Auto will be responsible for a combined team of auto physical damage adjusters and casualty claims adjusters.

They will be part of the claims management leadership team that will set the strategic direction for Heartland Claims Department as well as their own business unit.

What you will do...

Set standards and maintain compliance for claims service and file handling in all lines of claims.
Ensure reserving guidelines are established and case reserves accurately reflect expected claims costs.
Monitor claims intake, workflow, and workload to ensure staffing is adequate to meet service and investigation standards, and adjusters meet accepted productivity guidelines.
Maintain oversight and provide settlement authority for large loss files in all lines within manager's level of authority or make recommendations for authority to CEO or CFO where manager's authority is exceeded.
Address broker/agent or policyholder complaints and continuously monitor claims service.
Supervision of the claims leadership team.
Support and oversight of employee performance issues within the department.
Oversight of claims recruitment and staffing activities.
Manage a system of monthly internal file audits, to ensure files meet claims handling guidelines.
Work with team leaders to set department goals annually, as well as individual goals for both career advancement opportunities and to participate in the incentive compensation program.
Ensure adequacy of orientation plans, claims training and crosstraining amongst staff, to allow for promotion/career advancement internally where possible.

What you will bring...