Associate Claims Advisor Auto

Goremutualinsurance
Cambridge, Canada
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 1-3 years of customer service experience working in the insurance industry, particularly in a hybrid office environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of customer service experience and a background in insurance or related fields
    — “1-3 years of prior customer service experience required”
  • Individuals interested in advancing their career through the CIP designation and insurance industry growth
    — “Interested in pursuing a CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional Designation)”
  • Professionals who thrive in environments requiring attention to detail and empathetic customer interaction
    — “It’s an innovative and challenging role that requires exceptional customer service and attention to detail”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a minimum of two days per week in the Cambridge, Ontario office
    — “This role operates in a hybrid environment, with two days a week expected in our Cambridge Ontario office.”
  • The salary range is relatively wide, with potential for discretionary bonuses based on performance
    — “You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual’s discretionary bonus program”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage complex customer interactions and resolve claims efficiently
    — “Deliver exceptional customer service to our customers and brokers”
  • Emphasize your experience with insurance claims systems and vendor coordination
    — “Arrange and coordinate required vendor services (repairs, appraisals, rentals, towing)”
  • Showcase your analytical skills in assessing coverage and claim details
    — “Assess loss details and damage areas to confirm coverage applicability”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain composure and positive attitude during stressful scenarios
    — “Resilience: Maintaining composure and a positive attitude in the face of challenges”
  • Include examples of how you have supported claim settlement processes with clear communication
    — “Effective Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate claims processing
  • high customer satisfaction
  • efficient vendor coordination
Typical background
customer serviceclaims processinginsurance industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceClaims InvestigationCommunication SkillsDecision-making SkillsEmpathyResilience

Preferred

Insurance Industry ExperienceCall Center ExperienceCIP Designation

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunicationJudgmentDecision-makingEmpathyResilienceCIPInsurance

About the role

Original posting from Goremutualinsurance via Greenhouse

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.

Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.

Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that will take your career to the next level? Here is your chance to make a difference by helping people who have experienced loss and misfortune as an Associate Claims Advisor, Auto.

It’s an innovative and challenging role that requires exceptional customer service and attention to detail. If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where you can provide support and guidance, investigate, negotiate and settle claims, then the Associate Auto Claims Advisor role is for you.

This position could be the perfect opportunity to jump-start your career, and the possibilities to grow and develop are endless. When you join our Claims team, you are not just starting a new job, you are starting your career at Gore Mutual.

Responsibilities:

Investigate claims and determine coverage under a customer’s policy.

Inform and educate customers about the claims process.

Arrange and coordinate required vendor services (repairs, appraisals, rentals, towing).

Process claims payments and ensure accurate information is captured within our claims system.

Deliver exceptional customer service to our customers and brokers.

Ensure claim reserves and payments are accurately entered and processed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.

Review appraisal findings and guide customers through the valuation and settlement process, including documentation and payment issuance.

Assess loss details and damage areas to confirm coverage applicability, including ordering police reports and contacting witnesses when necessary.

Requirements:

1-3 years of prior customer service experience required

Undergraduate or post-secondary degree is preferred

Insurance industry experience, call center experience, or experience within a brokerage setting is helpful

Interested in pursuing a CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional Designation)

Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Effective Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to ensure mutual understanding and collaboration among team members and stakeholders

Sound Judgment & Decision-Making Skills: Capability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, and make well-informed decisions

Strong Empathy: Demonstrating a deep understanding of and sensitivity to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others, fostering a positive customer experience

Resilience: Maintaining composure and a positive attitude in the face of challenges, setbacks, and stressful situations, while continuing to work towards achieving goals

Please note that this role operates in a hybrid environment, with two days a week expected in our Cambridge Ontario office.

The expected base salary range for this position is $48,500-$73,000. Depending on your relevant experience, skills, qualifications, market conditions and business needs, base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual’s discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Please note: This range reflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process, we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs.

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This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled.

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact us and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Source: Goremutualinsurance careers (Greenhouse)

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