Life Claims Assessor

The Group Benefits Life Claims team is looking for a customer-focused, forward-thinking individual with strong decision-making abilities to join the team as Group Life Claims Assessor. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Life Claims, you will be responsible for the overall review, assessment, calculation and final decision on Group Life, AD&D, Survivor Income claims, as well as Compassionate Assistance Program Loans.

Your ability to demonstrate empathy for grieving families, while maintaining a level of professionalism and customer focus is a must in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Review of plan member or dependent coverage and eligibility
• Confirmation of the contract provisions in effect for each claim
• Verification of enrolment and beneficiary information
• Review of proof of death (loss) documents
• Review of supporting medical\police\investigative reports
• Calculation of eligible benefit
• Preparation of claims system records, vital to record and pay the claim.  
• Communicate decisions to claimants or beneficiaries, and group clients
• Assist plan sponsors with queries regarding beneficiary appointments on enrolment, and requirements for submission of claim
• Provide support to beneficiaries/family members in acquiring necessary documentation.  

Qualifications:

• Experience in the insurance industry, preferably in Group Benefits and Life/Disability claims.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and contract interpretation.

• Strong communication, judgment, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to demonstrate empathy and provide exceptional client service.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).

• Proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.

• Adaptable, risk-aware, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.​

When you join our team: 

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. 
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. 
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. 

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary range is expected to be between

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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