Sr. Claims Counsel, Miscellaneous Professional Lines
About The Position
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Miscellaneous Professional Lines Senior Claim Counsel in our U.S. Financial Lines Claim team. This position will complement the existing professional liability claims team that supports the U.S Sompo Financial Lines business unit. The successful candidate will be able to provide insight and analysis on complex high profile/high exposure Professional Lines/E & O claims. This position may be based out of any of our New York, NY, Purchase, NY, Garden City, NY, Morristown, NJ, Alpharetta, GA or Chicago, IL locations. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years experience as an E & O Claims Counsel at an Insurance Company, and/or in combination with law firm experience is required
- Juris Doctor degree required
- Proven ability to provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for complex professional liability claims, specifically on insurance agent/broker, design professional and other miscellaneous classes of business
- Direct handling of complex E&O claims, primary and excess
- Strong experience attending mediations and negotiating settlements
- Professional lines policy drafting experience
- Ability to establish close working relationship with underwriting, actuarial and legal
- 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
Responsibilities
- Handle complex Professional Liability claims
- Provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for complex professional liability claims
- 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
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
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
