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Aviva

Provides savings, retirement, and insurance solutions

Principal Director, Property Claims

Claims AdjudicationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A postsecondary diploma in a relevant field.
  • Knowledge of French is required.
  • Intermediate-advanced English proficiency is required due to the nature of the duties, work tools, and interactions with English-speaking partners, team members, or clients.
  • A PAA or FPAA professional designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A valid AMF certificate in claims adjusting.
  • Significant management and leadership experience in a claims environment.
  • Experience managing performance, developing talent, and coaching managers.
  • Experience or training in project management and change management.
  • The ability to work in a complex environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong ability to use data and performance indicators to support decision-making.
  • Analytical thinking, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving ability.
  • Solid knowledge of property claims in personal and commercial insurance.
  • Proficiency with technology tools and management systems used in the insurance sector.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and mobilize a team of claims leaders and experts to achieve strategic, operational, and financial objectives.
  • Foster a culture focused on performance, employee engagement, and professional development.
  • Support managers in their leadership responsibilities, including performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
  • Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support the development of team members.
  • Use data, analytics, and performance indicators to identify continuous-improvement opportunities and optimize results.
  • Design and implement initiatives to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure sound risk management and compliance with regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
  • Identify training needs and collaborate with relevant teams to continuously improve capabilities.
  • Lead strategic projects and transformation initiatives that affect the organization.
  • Act as an escalation point and support teams in resolving complex cases.
  • Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers, internal partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Represent the Property Claims team to senior leadership and in various business forums.
  • Contribute to developing and executing the Property Claims strategy.
  • Ensure rigorous financial management of operations and contribute to portfolio profitability.
  • Detect and report suspicious activity that may indicate fraud risk or financial irregularity.

Desired Qualifications

  • An FPAA designation.
  • Experience with large-scale operational transformation.
  • Experience in a national or multi-site environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of quality, continuous-improvement, and operational-excellence processes.
  • Experience managing strategic relationships with external suppliers.

About the Company

Aviva

Provides savings, retirement, and insurance solutions

Aviva is a financial services group that provides savings, retirement, and insurance products to individuals, families, and businesses mainly in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. Its products help people manage long-term financial security through life insurance, pensions, and investment options. The company earns money from insurance premiums, investment income, and fees for asset management, and its offerings span protections, savings accounts, retirement plans, and investment services. Aviva differentiates itself by integrating a strong focus on sustainability and responsible investing (such as its Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and venture capital investments in emerging tech) and by prioritizing diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Its goal is to help clients secure their financial futures while growing its business through a broad, diversified portfolio of financial products and services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1990

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