DGA – Large Loss Claims Examiner – Ontario

Company: DGA

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:12:31 GMT

Job description: Are you an expert in handling complex property claims with a strong focus on oversight, quality, and customer service? We’re working with a leading insurer to help grow their National Property Technical Team with the addition of a Large Loss Claims Examiner.In this role, you will oversee the management of complex property claims ranging from $250,000 to multi-million dollars. You won’t be on-site investigating losses directly — instead, you’ll provide strategic direction and oversight to third-party independent adjusters (IAs), ensuring that all claims are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with best practices.Title: Large Loss Claims ExaminerLocation: Remote (Anywhere in Canada) | Hybrid Work Model AvailableYou’ll play a critical role in developing file strategies, conducting coverage analyses, reviewing investigation results, and driving resolution strategies. Working collaboratively with vendors, specialists, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders, your focus will be on delivering outstanding customer service, reducing indemnity costs, and maintaining the highest standard of claims handling.Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct and oversee claims investigations performed by third-party adjusters (IAs), setting clear expectations, timelines, and ensuring quality execution.
  • Review IA reports, expert opinions, technical documentation, and estimates to compile complete claim files and determine settlement values.
  • Lead the development and presentation of file strategies, including coverage opinions, settlement recommendations, and business cases.
  • Arrange and participate in market calls, particularly for subscription policies involving multiple insurers.
  • Collaborate with vendors, legal counsel, and internal teams on litigation files and complex loss scenarios.
  • Draft and issue key correspondence, including reservation of rights letters, proofs of loss, and critical path documents.
  • Identify opportunities for subrogation, risk improvements, and recognition of questionable claims.
  • Ensure the accuracy of data entry, payment processing, and reporting within internal claims systems.
  • Maintain alignment with company claims handling procedures, service standards, and customer expectations.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience handling commercial and residential property claims.
  • Strong understanding of property insurance industry practices, policy wordings, and case law.
  • Excellent construction knowledge and ability to interpret technical building estimates.
  • Solid digital literacy and comfort working with claims management platforms and reporting tools.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and report writing skills.
  • Basic accounting knowledge considered an asset.

Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus, benefits, pension plan, stock purchase plan, volunteer days.DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.Interested candidates please contact Maurice Reichberg at DGA Careers. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.

DGA – Large Loss Field Adjuster – Toronto, ON

Company: DGA

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:58:00 GMT

Job description: Working with one of Canada’s largest insurance companies looking for a Large Loss Claims Adjuster. The successful candidate will work on both large commercial and personal lines property claims. This role will focus on the GTA, so should be accessible to commute withing Toronto and the GTA.Title: Large Loss Field AdjusterLocation: Remote role, Toronto and the GTAResponsibilities:

  • Evaluate and manage personal lines and complex commercial claims including builder’s risk claims from initial report to final settlement
  • Conduct thorough investigations, including site inspections and interviews with relevant parties.
  • Assess damages and determine coverage based on policy terms.
  • Collaborate with contractors, engineers and other experts to gather necessary documentation and evidence
  • Negotiate settlements with customers, ensuring fair and equitable resolutions
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of all claims activities while keeping all parties current on claim progress.
  • Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
  • Provide expert advise and support to policyholders throughout the claims process.
  • Ensure all correspondence is completed in a timely and effective manner including the creation of Critical Path Letters, Proof of Losses, and Reservation of Rights letters etc.
  • Responsible for data accuracy and issuing payments to vendors, insureds and expert
  • Responsible for recognizing questionable claims, subrogation and risk opportunities
  • Review case law to determine liability

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of the property insurance industry specializing in complex commercial losses
  • At least 7-10 years of large loss adjusting experience (commercial and residential property claims)
  • Solid experience in directly handling complex losses in excess of $250,000, preferably in the multimillion dollars range
  • Strong construction knowledge and digital literacy
  • Strong case law knowledge in both civil code and common law provinces
  • Thorough knowledge of a variety of property coverage wordings
  • Some basic accounting skills
  • Superior communication and negotiation skills
  • Excellent report writing skills

Compensation: Competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus up to 30%, benefits, pension plan, share plan, 4 weeks vacation, volunteer days.DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.Interested candidates please contact Maurice Reichberg at DGA Careers. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.

DGA – Senior Farm Underwriter – Windsor, ON – Leamington, ON

Company: DGA

Location: Windsor, ON – Leamington, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 05:30:52 GMT

Job description: Senior Farm/Agribusiness Underwriter100% RemoteOpportunity for GrowthOur client is currently recruiting for an Agribusiness Underwriter to join our growing team. Seeking a dynamic and results-oriented team member who possesses first-hand knowledge of the agricultural industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for issuing new business, policy renewals, endorsements, and cancellations for agribusiness risks in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and your level of underwriting authority. The ability to develop strong working relationships with our broker partners is key to the success of this position. This position will report to the Manager of Agribusiness Underwriting.ResponsibilitiesAssess and evaluate risks within the farm portfolio.Negotiation of acceptance of terms for new business & renewals.Processing new business, renewals, and endorsements per our underwriting guidelines.Proactively manage business development opportunities.Review underwriting request providing support to brokers confirming the correct rate and clarifying or explaining underwriting rules to ensure they are applied accurately.Develop and maintain effective relationships with our broker partners and within our own team.Provide product training and support to brokers.Conduct testing of system upgrades as required.Order and assess inspections or other underwriting information for use in your analysis of critical risk hazards.Participate in insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development and team building.Qualifications3+ years of farm underwriting experience and/or related underwriting or insurance experience.Farm background (personal or professional) and/or graduate diploma within the business insurance program or related program would be an asset.A general knowledge of building construction and residential properties is beneficial.Professional, friendly, and courteous interactions with brokers and coworkers.Dependable, organized and willing to learn.A team player with exceptional communication and customer service skills.Experience with Guidewire would be an asset.Demonstrates a high level of respect for confidentiality.DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.Interested candidates please contact Antonella Leone at 647-624-9609

DGA – Director, Compliance (Remote) – Toronto, ON

Company: DGA

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:22:57 GMT

Job description: Director, Compliance – 9681(Remote with up to 4 days a month in Toronto Office)Our client is a dynamic and evolving organization that provides essential support to the P&C insurance industry across Canada. They are recognized for their specialized approach in assisting clients with unique liability insurance solutions.They are seeking a Director of Compliance who will take charge in ensuring that the team’s roles, responsibilities and outcomes are seamlessly coordinated and maximized to align with the Company’s robust risk management, controls and governance framework. This dynamic leader drives and executes compliance initiatives, including Member and Servicing Carrier audits, ensuring the Company’s practices stay ahead of industry best practices. This Director will provide strategic thought leadership to the Company while also overseeing and actively engaging in critical activities, such as FSRA audits (Financial Services Regulatory Authority), ensuring the highest standards of compliance are maintained at vital every level.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Identify and provide ideas for improvement within the Compliance Department and within the Company.
  • Champion continuous improvement practices.
  • Provide thought leadership to the Company.
  • Develop/lead a high performing and engaged team of Managers and Auditors.
  • Coach, mentor and develop career paths for direct reports, including formal annual performance reviews and development discussions.
  • Attract, hire and retain a team of high-performing professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience and adhere to corporate values.
  • Fill vacancies as required and oversee the onboarding/training process for new hires.
  • Ensure the team adheres to the schedule for deliverables.
  • Collaborate with Managers, Directors, SLT and others within the Company as needed.
  • Manage audit planning, reviews and execution to include both Member and Servicing Carriers.
  • Act as a department expert and resource to when responding to escalations or observations found within audits.
  • Oversee, participate and/or provide guidance for internal controls (CSAE 3416), third party risk management compliance and data governance.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives to bring a compliance lens and assess impact and post implementation operations.
  • Present updates to the Audit & Risk Committee and Company Leadership.
  • Ensure the annual risk-based audit plans are developed and approved.
  • Ensure the approved plan is implemented as designed.
  • Ensure proper resourcing for the implementation of the plan relative to the risk level.
  • Ensure the plan is adjusted as needed in response to changes in risks, operations, systems, controls, or new/upcoming compliance requirements.
  • Ensure final audit reports are issued and distributed to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Ensure audit software is leveraged as appropriate.
  • Ensure annual FSRA audit processes are completed as planned.
  • Reporting
  • Present dashboards outlining the status and effectiveness of audits.
  • Lead and participate in Special Projects within the department or cross-functionally.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS / ATTRIBUTES

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
  • Certified Internal Audit (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation
  • 15 years of auditing and risk management experience
  • 10 years of progressive senior/leadership roles in compliance with a proven ability to lead develop and motivate a team through change management/improvements
  • Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance and Automobile Underwriting and Claims knowledge
  • Ability to plan, organize and control multiple initiatives in an accurate, timely and effective manner through project management
  • Superior communication throughout collaboration with professionals both inside and outside the Company
  • Effective dealing with complex information, persuading, influencing, selling, teaching, counseling and team building
  • Tactful and courteous handling difficult situations and problem solving with non-standardized variables
  • Strong interpretive skills and analysis using logical, evaluative and professional thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and form valid solutions
  • Well-rounded decision making relative to overall organizational policies in terms of feasibility, compatibility and effectiveness
  • Sound discretion and judgement in translating broad organizational goals into specific objectives while understanding initiatives and directing activities fully impacting a department
  • Skilled at hiring, evaluating, motivating and disciplining managers in their performance
  • Experienced at formulating budgetary needs for programs and projects
  • Technically confident using database systems and spreadsheets as well as other Microsoft Applications

Experienced candidates please forward your resume in confidence to or text 437-227-8719. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position. Thank you to all who apply. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Regional Sales Manager – Insurance Services Industry – Vancouver – DGA – Vancouver, BC

Company: DGA

Location: Vancouver, BC

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:42:47 GMT

Job description: exceptional service to insurance partners. Key Responsibilities: Drive business development through marketing and sales… and relationship building Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration (asset) Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot…