Claims Specialist, P&C

Job summary

Manage a diverse caseload of property and casualty claims from first notification through to resolution. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality support and accurate claims reserving.

Job details

Claims Specialist, P&C Department: Claims Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: CA - Ontario Reporting To: Margaret Murphy Description We’re looking for an experienced claims professional to help launch and shape CFC’s Canadian Admitted Claims offering. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our global claims capability while ensuring policyholders and brokers continue to receive the high-quality, responsive service CFC is known for. You will focus on handling a range of property and casualty claims. You’ll also collaborate with specialist vendors, including forensic, legal and PR partners, to deliver cost-effective, high-quality support to insureds when they need it most. This role will also involve partnering with Underwriting, Finance, IT and Product teams, while operating in line with all relevant legal, state and statutory requirements. If you do not already hold all necessary licences, CFC will support you with the preparation and cost of completing any required licensing exams. About the role Manage a varied caseload of claims from first notification of loss through to resolution, including property and casualty and speciality claims Build strong relationships with policyholders, brokers and internal stakeholders, delivering a consistently high standard of customer service. Work closely with response vendors during claims incidents, ensuring insureds receive timely, effective and value-for-money support. Ensure claims are reserved promptly and accurately, identifying recovery opportunities and taking steps to reduce claims leakage. Prioritise effectively and manage key deadlines, including those arising from lawsuits, demand letters and claims queries. Partner with service providers to ensure high-quality support is delivered within agreed timeframes. Maintain accurate electronic claims files, support payment requests and contribute to the production of management information. Share claims insight and trends with underwriters and Product teams to support ongoing product development and wording improvements. Identify and escalate claims-related issues to your line manager where appropriate. About you What we are looking for: Proven experience handling complex claims, ideally in Property & Casualty A strong understanding of claims processes, reserving, coverage analysis and litigation management. Experience working with brokers, policyholders and external vendors, with a clear focus on delivering excellent customer service. The confidence to manage competing priorities, deadlines and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, detail-oriented and commercially minded approach, with sound judgement and strong communication skills. Relevant claims licensing for Canada, or a willingness to complete any required licensing exams with CFC’s support. Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.

What you’ll do

Manage a diverse caseload of property and casualty claims from first notification through to resolution. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality support and accurate claims reserving.

Requirements

Proven experience handling complex P&C claims with a strong understanding of reserving and litigation management. Must hold or be willing to obtain relevant Canadian claims licensing.

Benefits

• Licensing Exam Support

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Claims Management
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Reserving
• Coverage Analysis
• Litigation Management
• Customer Service
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management
• Claims Leakage Reduction
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Customer Service & Support