We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees.
Our people are:
Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.
We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 700 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible.
Join our award-winning network of over 1,300 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.
CLAIMS ADVISOR, COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
The Claims Advisor supports the commercial department, with success in this role driven by a strong knowledge of the claims process as well as the ability to effectively assist clients with this process. The Claims Advisor is responsible to provide claims advocacy support for existing clients claims as well as assist new business Producers with obtaining new accounts by communicating the overall claims service proposition. A sense of urgency, quick follow-up and strong organizational skills are required.
LOCATION AND STATUS
Brampton, ON or Ottawa, ON
Full-time, permanent, in-office
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
Submit initial claim report to insurers plus regular follow up
Provide claims advocacy support on behalf of the client
Liaise with adjusters and insurance companies on the client’s behalf
Assist commercial producers with claims queries and overall navigation of claims process
Tracking of claims costs
Maintaining up-to-date loss histories
Reporting and tracking large losses
Ensuring proper documentation of all incoming and outgoing claims communication in the broker management system (EPIC)
Assistance with Personal Insurance and catastrophe claims may also be required
QUALIFICATIONS
2-5 years of insurance claims related experience in the insurance industry
RIBO license required, or willingness to obtain the license
CIP designation or working towards is considered an asset
VALUES & COMPETENCIES
Committed to excellence in customer service
Strong communication skills
High degree of professionalism and integrity
Self-starter with strong organizational skills
Confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite of products
Flexible and adaptable with proven problem-solving skills
Works well within a team and independently
Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada. We are proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated. With over 70 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, $1.4 billion in gross written premium, and $1.3 billion group retirement savings assets under management, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.
Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
