Field Adjuster

Field Adjuster
Kelowna, BC, Canada Req #512

Friday, March 18, 2022

Westland Insurance Group Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Field Adjuster working remotely and covering claims primarily in Kelowna, Vernon, and surrounding areas. This is a great opportunity and will be a home based position with daily travel required.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Vehicle Allowance
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

The Opportunity:

As a Field Adjuster with Westland, you will be contributing to our goal of delivering an exceptional claims experience to our clients by meeting with them and assisting them through the claims process.

In this role you'll:

• Investigate commercial lines and personal lines property insurance claims with insureds, third parties and other related parties in order to obtain facts and information

• Review facts, policy coverages, expert reports and case law to make decisions on coverage, claim value and settlement

• Manage and direct Restoration Contractors to ensure best practices are being followed for property restoration, and that costs are in line with work required

• Responsible for data accuracy, issuance of payments to insureds, vendors and other related parties to a claim

• Manage and direct other claim related experts such as Engineers and Legal Counsel

• Responsible for providing exemplary client service and keeping all related parties informed of the claims process and status

Here's what you bring:

• 5+ years of multi-line adjusting experience, with 2+ years of field work in property claims adjudication

• Insurance Broker Level 2 license and/or CIP designation

• Valid Driver's License

• Community College or University Degree

• Strong background in residential and commercial property insurance

• Ability to work independently with excellent time management and organizational skills

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities

• Good knowledge of building construction and restoration practices

• Computer proficiency with an ability to adapt easily to new computer programs

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. With a national network of 195 locations and over 2,100 employees, the company continues to expand coast to coast. Westland's brokers provide expert advice to home, business, farm, life, and auto insurance clients. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its local communities.

Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equality and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@westlandinsurance.ca

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