Job title: Lifestyle Property Claims Leader
Company: Aviva
Job description: Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.
As the Lifestyle Property Claims Leader you will be a champion of the Lifestyle Claims Value Proposition, including policies, strategies and procedures in the geographical area you represent. You will be the key resource to tell Aviva’s Specialty Claims story and will support underwriting in business development and broker relationship management. In addition, they will be able to articulate strategy, execution, status and objectives of Lifestyle claims initiatives.
In this role, you must have a strong understanding of Specialty business and marketplace with a deep passion for Lifestyle products, which include RVs, boats, travel trailers, classic cars, motorcycles, etc. You must also have the capability to adequately manage claims for these unique products that are both Automobile & Property products.
We are seeking an individual with the same energy and passion that our Lifestyle customers have for these products when they buy and insure them.
What you’ll do:
People manager & architect:
Identify, assess and retain the best possible talent to strengthen our business
Understand and know our people, support training and develop their capability in the role and work with the them to support career aspirations while manage performance
Have honest, constructive conversations with our people, set clear direction and goals giving frequent, honest, clear and constructive feedback to improve their performance and achieve the business goals.
Lead effectively and positively through implementation of change.
Understand and apply risk management controls proportionately
Ensure technical development of claims file handlers
Operational & performance effectiveness:
Create an environment dedicated to exceptional customer outcomes and champion the improvement to service
Use data to understand how our people and the business unit are performing and initiate improvement activity through to execution.
Customer demand analysis – assist in identifying the root cause of “waste and failure” in the business unit
Be “in the work” to understand our people’s capability, our unit’s performance.
Make decisions using data; observe the environment to identify performance blockers/barriers. Use the data, insight and expertise of the frontline to determine how we improve our overall performance, results and the customer’s journey.
Participate in the Quality assurance programme for your team. Identify and ensure training is addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Fully understand and mitigate internal and external claims risks you are accountable for managing, meet our compliance obligations and measure how our team meet those requirements
Take full responsibility for the results of our team, how they contribute to the overall companies performance and understand the consequence and impact of key decisions you make
Business & Financial Acumen:
Clearly articulate and effectively communicate the link between our purpose, our strategy, our commitment and our culture
Expert understanding of the claims experience while understanding the technical strategic direction for the claims file
Look for new and incremental ways to improve things every day for the customer
Clear understanding of financial elements of our claims function to ensure we remain financially strong and deliver year on year improvement in our business performance
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the financial information captured in Aviva systems
Identify and report on any suspicions of fraud or financial irregularities in line with existing Aviva procedures
Innovation:
Identify opportunities to improve the customer journey, the claims handling processes and financial outcomes for our business
Lead change initiatives for the team and business function
What you’ll bring:
CIP or FCIP Industry designation
University Degree or College Diploma or equivalent Property technical work experience
2 + years previous leadership experience
5 + years of working in Claims / insurance industry experience with a strong knowledge of Property
Leading people through change
Performance management and career development of others
Call Center / First Notice of Loss Catastrophic Event experience
Technical competence in Personal and Commercial insurance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to gain insight from data to improve the performance of our people
Sound decision making and problem solving skills
What you’ll get:
Compelling rewards package including base salary, eligibility for annual bonus, paid vacation, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness account, and 3 paid volunteer days per year.
Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks !
Paid professional development education
Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
Salary range: $78,000 – $144,800
Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
Expected salary: $78000 – 144800 per year
Location: Calgary, AB
Job date: Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:39:41 GMT
