Senior Claims Consultant

Key duties and responsibilities

Claims Adjudication & Relationship Management

  • Analyze medical, financial and contractual information in order to make timely and accurate decisions on claims
  • Provide value-added claims adjudication expertise on Life, CI, DI, LTD and accidental death claims
  • Provide advice to clients concerning contentious claims, claim practices, policy rescissions and benefit/policy interpretation
  • Establish target response time and ensure that objectives are met
  • Support other business units with timely communication of issues, escalations or points of interest
  • Remain current on industry practices, emerging trends and developments
  • Participate in the development of Claims management procedures and guidelines within SCOR Global Life Canada
  • Provide advice to underwriting management concerning claims experience in the industry pertaining to underwriting matters, pricing, policy exclusions and insurance applications

 

Audits & Training

  • Assist in the performance of claims audits for all lines of business
  • Participate in client meetings and provide training either virtually or in-person; travel to client offices may be required
  • Contribute to the development of training programs for clients

 

Other:

  • Review and establishment of claim referral guidelines
  • Provide input into decisions regarding new tools, processes and technology upgrades
  • Project management and data analysis
  • Respond to special requests from clients and resolve complex issues
  • Support marketing efforts of the Business Development team by maintaining positive relationships with clients
  • Enhance and maintain internal litigated claim management and record keeping practices to minimize risk exposure, contain costs and realize optimal resolutions
  • Represent the company at industry events as an attendee and/or presenter
  • Participation on industry committees

Required experience & competencies:

 

Experience:

  • 7 or more years of insurance/reinsurance claims adjudication experience in Life, CI, and DI
  • In-depth knowledge of life and health insurance industry, products and services
  • Strong decision-making, negotiation and leadership skills
  • Experience with client/industry presentations
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Project management and data analytics experience an asset
  • Bilingual in French and English preferred

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