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Claims Relationship Manager

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Canada

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred., 5-7 years claims handling experience., Understanding of Lloyd’s processes., Strong investigative and analytical skills..

Key responsabilities:

Manage customer inquiries and support claims.
Collaborate with brokers, insurers, and internal teams.

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Job description

POSITION
Claims Relationship Manager

TYPE
Full Time

LOCATION
Remote with some occasional in-person meetings in the GTA as needed

About the Organization
Since 1961, South Western Insurance Group Limited (SWG) has been a trusted Managing General Agent, offering a wide range of innovative insurance solutions for specialty, niche, and program needs. We proudly provide underwriting expertise to independent insurance brokers across Canada, helping them find the best solutions for their clients.

Our Nationwide Presence
Our team operates remotely from coast to coast, ensuring that we are accessible and responsive to our brokers' needs, no matter where they are located.

Our Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
At SWG, we are dedicated to excellence in underwriting, risk management, and customer service. We constantly refine our business practices to maintain the highest standards of service and innovation. Our goal is to support our brokers with unparalleled expertise and a proactive approach to finding solutions.

Our Vision
“To be the preferred MGA based on superior service and underwriting excellence delivered by knowledgeable staff.”

Our Culture
At SWG, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our employees are encouraged to innovate and grow, contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking culture. We believe in investing in our people, who are the foundation of our success and the key to our continued growth.

Join us at SWG, where we combine tradition with innovation to lead the way in the insurance industry. Be a part of a team that values excellence, supports professional development, and is committed to making a difference.

We offer:

Flexible work hours with work-from-home opportunity (100% remote)
A competitive compensation package
Comprehensive Health Benefits (SWG pays for most premiums) + RRSP matching
Support of continuing education training and programs

About the Position:
This job involves managing customer inquiries, collaborating with internal teams, liaising with brokers and insurers, and providing support on claims management. You'll report to the CFO and COO, while also contributing to product and underwriting guideline development. Additionally, you'll review and analyze claims results and work with external consultants to improve performance.

Responsibilities & what you’ll be doing:

Advocate and steward SWG claims strategy across all managed entities.
Liaise with third party administrators (TPAs), London brokers and domestic insurer contacts on claims.
Assist with complaints handling including Lloyd’s, domestics, retail brokers & customers.
Work with claim examiners and insurers to facilitate communication between underwriters & management.
Perform ongoing support and subject matter expertise on claims file handling, strategy, action planning and resolution.
Provide claims expertise for product and underwriting guidelines development
Implement and uphold best practices, process improvements, and measures to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual standards.
Review and analyze SWG claims results and work with SWG external consultants to come up with performance improvement plans.
Liaise with underwriters and management on claims inquiries.
Evaluate claims handling alternatives (TPA, vs. in-house, or a combination).
Work with IT to develop claims dashboards with KPIs and analytics.
Special projects and other duties.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree preferred.
5-7 years claims handling experience.
Understanding of Lloyd’s of London and Domestic Insures processes and practices.
Strong investigative and analytical skills.
Basic understanding of audit process.
Excellent communications skills
Initiative – being proactive in suggesting solutions to internal or external associates to improve process.
Technical Experience – the ability to provide direction and review to assure that files meet client Key Performance Indicator (KPI) standards.
Problem Solving – the ability to look at situations, analyze data, workflows and barriers to creatively provide solutions that meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong commitment to ongoing education and learning.

Commitment to Open Doors
SWG is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Challenging management is a component at SWG — some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and a team member.

Diversity and Inclusion
SWG is an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people’s differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process. Please note we are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any work visas. We thank all applicants in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted.