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Claims Consultant-Surety

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: Intact Financial Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
  • Insurance
    Risk Manager/Analyst, Insurance Analyst, Insurance Claims
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

  • Salary range (but not limited to):

    118,

    Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

    15%

    As part of our commitment to Win As A Team
    , we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

    Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

    Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

    About the role

    As a Claims Consultant, Surety, Central and Western Regions
    , you will work with a high-performing team of Specialty Lines Claims professionals. This team is responsible for the management and handling of Surety claims such as Contract Surety, Commercial Surety, Developer Surety and Home Warranty in a team environment. Your claims experience and drive for excellence will help you successfully work collaboratively in a team environment. Your passion for surety claims to deliver coaching for junior staff, development and engagement will help strengthen team connections and contribute to maintaining Intact’s reputation for claims handling excellence.

    Reporting to the Surety Claims Manager, you will be a part of our National Surety Claims Department and will work in a results-driven and highly rewarding environment to meet profitability and business objectives, and contribute to achieving the industry’s highest level of stakeholder satisfaction.

    What you’ll do here:

  • Oversee and handle complex claims on surety bonds including assessing coverage, liability, quantum, and recovery of loss activities and complete bonded obligations.

  • Maintain relationships and synergy with Surety Underwriting and provides client support on moderately complex claims related matters.

  • Work closely with your Manager to develop and recommend strategies in the file handling and resolution of claims.

  • Provides coaching to file handlers working on a specific exposure related to a complex default.

  • Follow industry trends and collaborates with the Management team to develop strategies to proactively manage those trends.

  • Can effectively navigate and determine strategies relating to insolvencies and dealing with Trustee/Receivers as they arise.

  • Demonstrates strong negotiating and problem-solving skills and following through to execution and resolution of a claim.

  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills in the collection of documentation and setting out and documenting the rationale of claim strategy and settlements within established authorization levels.

  • Manage internal and external resources such as legal counsel and consultants retained for claims handling assistance and apply expense mitigation for same.

  • Assist management with driving changes as needed and help strategize initiatives for the department as they arise.

  • Maintain a collaborative and transparent communication with all stakeholders associated with the Surety line of business including internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth relationships and delivering a second-to-none experience driven from our core values.

  • What you bring to the table:

  • Legal degree is required and currently called to a provincial bar.

  • Minimum of 5 years of surety claim experience or 3-6 years experience in construction and contract law.

  • Management, coaching and mentoring experience is an asset.

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision

  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail

  • Strong negotiation

  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Flexibility with travel, as required

  • This role is eligible for employee referral bonus. #my Referrals
    3000

    #LI-Hybrid

    #LI-MS1

    Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.
    Position Requirements
    5+ Years work experience
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