Coverage Counsel - #452574

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

What can you expect in this role?

• Provide coverage opinions to the business with respect to a range of property and casualty insurance policies
• Collaborate with underwriters to answer legal questions and provide advice regarding policy language and interpretation
• Play an advisory role to Definity’ s Claims department in relation to policy coverage questions and interpretation
• Contribute to development of overall Definity strategies and policies relating to product development and implementation
• Opportunity to assist and collaborate on coverage litigation matters.
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
• Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario or Law Society of Alberta to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario and/or Alberta
• At least 3 years of post-call experience working in insurance coverage or a comparable field
• Exceptional written communication and research skills
• An ability to grasp complex problems, distill important information and provide concise advice and direction to a varied audience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint
• Sound judgment, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve, deal with ambiguity, and provide meaningful advice and recommendations
• Capable of working independently to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize work according to importance
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information
• Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
• Interest in and curiosity about issues and problems in private law including contracts and tort theory
• Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
  
  
  

Candidates should submit a writing sample with their application.

High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range is $91,000 - $187,200

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services
  
  
  

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).