Lawyer, Claims Services - Vancouver, Canada - BFL CANADA

BFL CANADA

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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We offer more than a job, we offer a career

We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
We put our employees at the centre 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 program, and retirement and savings programs.
We recognize the importance of work life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and yearround social activities and events.

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 1000 professionals located in 24 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.

BFL CANADA is looking for a Lawyer, Claims Services for our Vancouver office

As a member of our Vancouver office, you will be responsible for ensuring our clients and client service teams in our Commercial, Construction and Specialty Insurance divisions receive "best in class" advocacy through the claims process to support BFL's client intimate strategy.

If you're looking for a dynamic work environment, keep reading

YOUR DAY AS A LAWYER, CLAIMS SERVICES

Claims Advocacy & Legal Advice

Provide guidance and assistance to clients with all aspects of the claims management process including initial reporting through to final resolution and ensure prompt and fulsome communication with clients
Collaborate with client and client service teams to advocate for clients in support of their insurance claims
Provide internal legal advice to claims team and client service teams regarding coverage, policy wordings and other legal issues that arise
Monitor and communicate relevant legal developments and communicate to claims team and client service teams
Manage complex insurance claims affecting executive liability insurance (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary), Professional Liability insurance, commercial general liability and other liability claims
Collaborate with claims team members, client service teams and/or clients to help develop value added, clientspecific claims services
Develop internal and external educational materials to augment claims service

Client Service and Marketing Support

Collaborate with client service teams' marketing efforts to support client retention and acquisition
Develop claims presentations and documentation that supports promotion of "best in class" claims service
Represent our organization at client and industry events

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

JD required and member in good standing with the Law Society of BC
7 years' legal experience including insurance (insurance coverage and and/or commercial law experience is an asset)
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills with solutionoriented approach
Ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities ranging from legal research, internal and external presentations, claims management and industry
Ability to balance collaboration and team work with independent demands
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Client centric and service oriented ethic
Excellent technical knowledge, attention to detail and precision
Effective time management and organizational skills essential

More about us
Our Vancouver office is situated in Coal Harbour, half a block from the world renowned Seawall. Employees often enjoy activities along the Seawall during their lunch break with Stanley Park being close by.

Our office is easily accessible for employees by car and public transit and there are bike storage lockers in our building.

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Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.