AVP, Claims Counsel, Cyber, Media and Technology Claims

Sompo International•Alpharetta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP, Claims Counsel, Cyber, Media and Technology Claims in our Financial Lines claims team. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Requirements

8-10 years experience as an E & O Claims Counsel at an insurance company in the Cyber/Media/Technology area, and/or in combination with law firm experience handling these types of matters
Juris Doctor
Experience with direct handling of Cyber, Media and Technology claims
Proven ability to provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for complex claims
Strong experience attending mediations and negotiating settlements
Professional lines policy drafting experience
Ability to establish close working relationship with underwriting, actuarial and legal units
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates may be asked to provide writing samples.
Analytical, decision making and resource management skills with attention to detail
Strong commitment to providing superior client service
Strong negotiating, analytical, written and organizational skills
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and various in-house claims systems –Guidewire, Genius, ImageRight is a plus)

Nice To Haves

Guidewire, Genius, ImageRight is a plus

Responsibilities

Handle complex Cyber, Media and Technology claims
Provide coverage, liability and damages analysis
Ability to proactively identify exposures and claim trends which may affect the portfolio and provide written assessments to the SompoPro business unit
Resolve problems and respond to coverage questions for SompoPro underwriting team and senior management
Professional Lines policy drafting
Effectively represent Company interests at client meetings, mediations, external meetings and industry events
Attend various industry conferences, possibly as a speaker/presenter, publishing on current claim trends and issues and assisting other offices on complex claims.
Communicate with underwriting and other functional groups within the organization
Other duties as required by management
Some travel as required

Benefits

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