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To be successful in our claims department you must have a passion for making a difference in our customers lives! You will be a dynamic positive customer service focused and creative individual in your work. You will also need to have an aptitude and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box to provide solutions and identify opportunities to improve our processes and customer experience. You are a change-maker innovative resourceful and thrive on pushing our company forward with fresh ideas. You are hungry for success and we foster a working environment where you can grow your skills and achieve your goals.
We are currently seeking aBilingual Disability Claims Adjudicatorfor a client base across Canada. Product lines include Personal Accident Disability Premium Waiver and Financial Institutions. The successful candidate must be able/willing to work in a team environment and be motivated to maintain exemplary customer service to our clients.
Position Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain superior customer service to policyholders agents marketing centers
Manage ongoing claims by requesting further medical financial documentation or investigations as required and consulting specialists in all areas.
Review claims and underwriting files for proper disclosure of past medical history exclusions riders endorsements; administer policy enhancements premium waiver and other policy benefits
Make decisions on claim benefit eligibility determination and communication decisions to stakeholders
Document the claim file to ensure an accurate record of events that transpire in the claim handling
Obtain proper file information and review with policy provisions to verify eligibility
Accurately maintain claim records on system to ensure accuracy of reserve calculations
Required Qualifications:
Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
University degree in any discipline or equivalent work experience in the insurance industry is an asset.
2-3 years experience in adjudicating claims preferably disability.
University degree in any discipline or equivalent work experience in the insurance industry is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:
Customer service-oriented individual with negotiating skills is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication skills for use in dealing with internal and external customers claimants brokers physicians employees hospitals investigators and lawyers.
Must have a good working knowledge of medical conditions and terminology as well as experience in the interpretation and application of financial documentation and fair claims practices.
Ability to respond constructively and decisively in high pressure or emotional situations and to respond positively to change.
Working knowledge of government legislation and legal precedents the Insurance Act and/or Quebec Civil Code is an asset.
Good working knowledge of the underwriting process.
Ability to thrive in a high energy culture.
Good analytical skills to evaluate conflicting information from various key sources in order to assess risk in making timely and effective decisions with appropriate.
Proven ability to make decisions and handle pressure.
Continuous improvement mindset.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Referenced Salary Location
CAN Quebec - Full Time RemoteWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$44775.00 CAD - $74625.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.