Senior Litigation Specialist

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than +0 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1+53, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands®" promise.


Through our core values, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.


Benefits to Joining Allstate:

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)

Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment)

Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans

Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions

Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.

Personal reflection day

Tuition Reimbursement

Working within the community and giving back!


Role Designation: Remote


Job Description:

Our team is expanding, and our National Claims team is actively seeking to hire a Senior Litigation Specialist, Casualty Claims Bodily Injury for our National Bodily Injury team. Reporting to the Manager Casualty Claims Litigation in this role, you will be responsible for the full handling of large loss complex litigation claims with an emphasis on timely and fair resolution.


Accountabilities :

Investigates and settles large loss complex litigation files.

Directs and guides activities of defence counsel, to bring cases to optimum & timely resolution.

Interprets complex insurance wordings/case law, determines policy coverages, and establishes reserves.

Reviews and assess reports from defence counsel, approves settlements and process payments within established authorization limits or approval of management.

Attends private mediations, settlement meetings, hearings, etc. as required.

Provides input into the development of tactics relating to regional cost containment strategies.

Identifies & understands emerging trends and problems with consideration given to multiple variables, i.e., legislations, interpretations, impacts severity initiatives to improve results.

Mentors and coaches junior claim staff as required.


Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of strong insurance background in a Bodily Injury claims environment.

Advanced knowledge of claim handling of Bodily Injury claims.

Advanced file settlement/resolution skills.

Enrolled in, or completion of, CIP designation.

Excellent communication skills.

University degree/college diploma or equivalent work experience

Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.


Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

À propos d’Allstate :

Allstate du Canada, compagnie d’assurance est un chef de file dans le domaine des assurances automobile et habitation; elle offre à ses clients des produits et services de prévention et de protection qui conviennent à toutes les étapes de la vie. Au service des Canadiens depuis 1+53, l’entreprise met tout en œuvre pour que non seulement ses clients, mais aussi ses employés soient en bonnes mainsMD, comme en fait foi sa présence au palmarès des Employeurs de choix au Canada neuf années de suite, notamment en favorisant une culture organisationnelle inclusive et accueillante. Allstate du Canada tient à contribuer au mieux-être des communautés dans lesquelles elle exerce ses activités au moyen de partenariats avec des organismes caritatifs et de programmes misant sur la générosité de ses employés.


Nous misons sur le maintien d’une culture où les employés se sentent valorisés et où ils peuvent poursuivre une carrière passionnante. Les cinq piliers de notre proposition de valeur aux employés – possibilités, souplesse, esprit communautaire, diversité et environnement familial – permettent de s’épanouir de façon unique.


Les avantages offerts par Allstate :

La flexibilité des modalités de travail;

Des rabais d’employé (15 % sur les assurances automobile et habitation, ainsi que des rabais sur de nombreux autres produits et services);

Le programme Bureau en bonnes mains (jusqu’à 400 $ sont octroyés pour se procurer de l’équipement de bureau nécessaire à domicile);

Un programme de paiement de contrepartie pour le remboursement des prêts étudiants aux programmes gouvernementaux;

Un régime d’épargne-retraite complet prévoyant des cotisations de contrepartie de l’employeur;

Une allocation annuelle couvrant des dépenses effectuées pour améliorer sa santé et son bien-être;

Un Jour de réflexion personnelle;

Remboursement de droits de scolarité;

Une implication dans la vie communautaire.


Désignation du rôle : à distance.


Description du poste :

Notre unité nationale des réclamations, en plein essor, est à la recherche d’un ou d’une spécialiste principal(e) en litiges, réclamations accidents (dommages corporels) qui se joindra à notre équipe nationale des dommages corporels. Relevant du directeur ou de la directrice, réclamations accidents (litiges), la personne titulaire de ce poste sera responsable de la prise en charge intégrale des dossiers de litiges liés à des réclamations hautement complexes, et veillera à ce qu’ils soient réglés de façon juste, dans des délais raisonnables.


Responsabilités :

Enquêter sur des dossiers litigieux liés à des sinistres majeurs et les régler;

Orienter et conseiller l’avocat de la défense en vue d’un règlement optimal et rapide;

Interpréter les libellés de contrats complexes et la jurisprudence et déterminer les garanties de police applicables et les provisions;

Examiner et évaluer les rapports de l’avocat de la défense, approuver les règlements et traiter les paiements établis dans les limites prescrites par la direction;

Assister à séances privées de médiation, des réunions de règlement, des procès, etc., au besoin.

Donner son avis dans le cadre d’élaboration de stratégies régionales pour la limitation des coûts;

Déterminer et comprendre les nouvelles tendances et les nouveaux problèmes en tenant compte de plusieurs variables, p. ex., les lois, les interprétations, etc.;

Offrir du mentorat et de l’encadrement au personnel des réclamations moins expérimenté, au besoin.


Exigences :

Au moins cinq années d’expérience solide dans un environnement de traitement des dossiers litigieux de réclamations pour dommages corporels.

Excellentes habiletés pour la négociation, et la résolution de dossiers sans retard injustifié.

Capacité d’évaluer rapidement les situations et les risques, de traiter avec des parties prenantes efficacement et aider les autres à s’entendre sur des ententes et des règlements satisfaisant à toutes les parties.

Excellentes aptitudes pour la communication;

Diplôme universitaire ou collégial ou une expérience professionnelle équivalente;

Titre de professionnel(le) d’assurance agréé(e) (PAA) ou en voie de l’obtenir, un atout;

Bilinguisme (français, anglais), un atout.


Le Groupe Allstate du Canada dispose de politiques et de pratiques permettant d’offrir des mesures d’adaptation en milieu de travail. Si nécessaire, nous établirons avec vous les mesures qui doivent être prises pour répondre à vos besoins.


Nous sommes les bonnes mains. Et meilleurs ensemble.

#LI-AV2

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.®

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