Claims Specialist, Construction

Sompo International Holdings Ltd.

$70K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree preferred; Juris Doctorate a plus but not required; adjuster's license required.
  • 3-5 years in an insurance technical claims role or law firm focusing on Construction-related claims.
  • Professional designations like CPCU, IIA, or SCLA are advantageous.
  • Strong writing and communication skills with abilities in coverage assessment and claim strategy.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with underwriters and manage independent projects effectively.
  • Proficient in MS Office and claims systems; experience with Guidewire or ImageRight is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Handle and manage primary and excess General Liability claims for Construction-related insureds.
  • Conduct coverage and analytical analyses to assess potential exposures and establish reserves.
  • Communicate written assessments on loss trends and high exposure cases to management and underwriters.
  • Manage legal counsel, develop strategies to control expenses, and represent company interests in negotiations.
  • Proactively maintain correspondence and claim files in compliance with company standards.
  • Support underwriters and actuaries during the renewal process while maintaining industry expertise.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plans including a Traditional PPO and Consumer Driven Health Plan with employer contributions.
  • Dental and vision benefits, including orthodontia coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D benefits, plus options for supplemental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive employer contributions and paid time off, including holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional qualification benefits, plus adoption assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Claims Specialist, Construction in our Casualty Claims team.

Location: This position can be based out of our Alpharetta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Irvine, CA, Miami, Fl, Dallas, TX, Scottsdale, AZ and New York, NY, or any other Sompo U.S. office location. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you'll be doing:

  • Direct handling and management of primary and excess General Liability claims for Construction-related insureds such as Bodily Injury and Property Damage, as well as potentially Construction Defect.
  • Provide coverage and analytical analysis of potential exposures and establish appropriate reserves.
  • Communicate appropriate responses to management and underwriters on new losses and provide written assessments on loss and expense trends and high exposure cases.
  • Manage counsel where assigned; develop and execute strategy to control expenses and resolve litigated claims; and effectively represent the company's interests in meetings and negotiations.
  • Proactively manage correspondence, claim files, and maintain an accurate and current diary in compliance with company standards.
  • Support underwriters and actuaries during the renewal process and maintain claim and industry-related expertise to assure technical competency and communicate significant issues and relevant changes.


What you'll bring:
  • BA/BS degree preferred; Juris Doctorate preferred but not required; adjuster's license required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years in an insurance technical claims position or at a law firm with an emphasis on managing Construction-related files.
  • Insurance-related professional designations or education such as CPCU, IIA, or SCLA a plus.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to assess coverage, tender opportunities, claim strategy, reserving, and resolution options.
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with underwriting partners, manage multiple projects to successful completion, prioritize independently, and work effectively as a self-starter and team player.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and claims systems; Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight experience a plus.


Salary Range: $70,000 - $125,000. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

  • Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
  • Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
  • Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
  • Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
  • Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
  • Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits


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