Claims Specialist, Construction
About The Position
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Claims Specialist, Construction in our Casualty Construction team. Our Casualty Construction team manages complex primary and excess casualty claims for construction-related risks. Working closely with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and claims partners, the team delivers technical expertise, strong claim outcomes, and exceptional service while supporting the overall profitability and growth of the business. This position may be based out of any of our Sompo U.S. office locations. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3–5 years of insurance claims or legal experience handling construction-related liability matters, including coverage analysis, reserving, litigation management, and claim resolution.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex claim matters and build effective business partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and successfully drive projects and claim outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and claims management systems
Nice To Haves
- CPCU, IIA, SCLA, or other insurance-related designations are a plus.
- experience with Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage primary and excess General Liability claims for construction-related insureds, including Construction Defect, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage exposures.
- Evaluate coverage, analyze exposures, establish reserves, assess tender opportunities and underlying policy limits/SIRs, and develop strategies that drive effective claim resolution.
- Direct litigation management by partnering with defense counsel, controlling expenses, and executing claim and settlement strategies that support favorable outcomes.
- Collaborate with management, underwriting, and actuarial teams by communicating claim developments, supporting renewal activities, and identifying loss and expense trends across a portfolio of claims.
- Maintain accurate claim files, correspondence, diaries, reserves, and documentation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Represent Sompo's interests in negotiations and meetings while serving as a technical resource on policy language, endorsements, significant claim developments, and industry trends.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
