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.

Benefits

to customers, members, and communities. Come join us.

disputes within delegated authority. This role prepares and positions files for case conferences and hearings, assesses financial and reputational risk, and develops effective resolution strategies. The Specialist partners with internal teams and external counsel, coordinates tribunal activities, and advocates on behalf of the organization while negotiating fair, timely settlements aligned with company philosophy.

In addition, the role provides coaching and guidance to claims representatives on complex files, monitors dispute trends, and supports continuous improvement in claims handling.

Evaluate, negotiate, and settle where appropriate disputed

If issues fail to resolve, assign counsel and provide direction in alignment from claims leadership Participate in LAT roundtable discussion Ensure all claims handling adheres to Ontario's SABS regulations, Insurance Act

Requirements

and promoting fair, prompt, and good-faith claims practices.

, and prescribed timelines for decisions and responses Through the LAT process the LDS is required to assess risk and work towards maintaining defendable positions or settling disputes for best outcomes Review the actions of Adjusters on the AB team providing direct and indirect feedback on file handling, best practices and file handling strategies Provide direct coaching to all levels of Adjusters and work with leaders to better refine AB claims practices What you need to succeed: Post secondary education is required CIP designation is an asset 10+ years of claims handling 6+ years of AB Claims Handling Experience including some experience with CAT Loss 5+ Years experience with LAT Handling process and achieving desirable file resolutions through Settlement Conferences Advanced dispute resolution Moderate to Advanced litigation management for AB Clear written and verbal communication, including negotiation/settlement advocacy Sound judgment and decision-making informed by claim evaluation/investigation Resilience and strong attention to detail in high-volume, time-sensitive disputes Medical evidence review and injury assessment Ontario AB dispute/litigation management (LAT), including strategy, motions, and hearing preparation Expert knowledge of SABS and Ontario insurance regulatory

Mentorship and coaching to strengthen claims and dispute-handling practices The expected base salary range for this position is $67,000 - $117,000.

What You Will Do

: Review all assigned disputes in full, provide opinion, book case conference, prepare response and attend case conference Meet deadlines for all required submissions, file recommendations and hearing preparation Promote early resolution of issues and/or files were appropriate Develop strategies for fair resolution and closure of disputed

Qualifications

, market conditions and business needs, base

Compensation

may vary.

LAT Dispute Specialist