Appraiser III, Property Building

Company: CGIC
Department:
Claims

Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time
Work Model:
Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language:
English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information:
This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant.

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our Claims team aspires to create peace of mind for our clients and our communities. Our national team of knowledgeable and trusted professionals serve our clients with compassion. We are passionate about continuous improvement and operate with high-integrity, motivated by our desire to do the right thing for our clients.

As the Appraiser III, Property Building, you will provide quality control on large property damage estimates (up to $1M) to confirm they are complete, accurate and align with the scope of the insured loss. This cost containment includes assisting Claims Representatives in setting a proper scope of work for remediation and repairs, supporting the competitive bid process and reviewing estimates prepared by preferred and non-preferred vendors.

You will support on-site scope setting when possible, considering loss location and appraiser location which may require significant travel, including overnight stays.

• Working with vendors and Claims Representatives to ensure efficient, timely and accurate building estimation and contribute to a client service culture and embed client engagement into the estimate review process.
• Providing knowledge, support and peer coaching for Property Claims staff on large loss remediation, repair and general construction and vendor estimating guidelines and questions.
• Recommending proper repair estimate values, offering guidance to adjusters on reserving and settlements, up to $1M in value.
• Attending loss locations, to ensure accurate loss details are captured early in the process to enable timely and accurate estimate approval.
• Inspecting damages and support the Claims Representative in scoping the loss, to support the preparation of accurate and timely estimates, considering like kind, quality, safety and cost control.
• Understanding building codes, industry construction and remediation standards and provide subject matter expertise on large loss estimates.

• You have 6 - 9 years of property construction estimation, property field claim representative, restoration project management, or other related experience.
• You have a post-secondary education in property construction estimating or other related field.
• You have or are working towards the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) or Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP).
• You have the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) accreditation (IICRC) and Xactimate Level 2 or 3 certification.
• You have expertise in assessing damage and estimating large losses related to Property insurance claims (Farm, Commercial, Habitational) and a background in building construction, insurance restoration or other related fields.
• You have knowledge of building codes and other regulatory requirements that impact building construction, repair and restoration.
• You have knowledge of vendor processes and general industry standards and processes relating to insurance restoration and construction.

• You influence change and are committed to continuous…