Claims Specialist, Construction

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Microsoft Office

Guidewire

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a claims professional to manage primary and excess General Liability claims for construction-related insureds, including construction defect, bodily injury, and property damage exposures. You will evaluate coverage, establish reserves, and guide litigation strategies with defense counsel to support favorable outcomes.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with CPCU, IIA, or SCLA designations a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related designations are a plus.
• 3–5 years of insurance claims or legal experience handling construction-related liability matters.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

General Liability Claims Management

Coverage Analysis

Litigation Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPCU

IIA

SCLA

Tools

Guidewire

Genius

ImageRight

Microsoft Office

Claims Management Systems

Job description

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; CPCU, IIA, SCLA, or other insurance-related designations are a plus.
• 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; experience with Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight preferred.
• Occasional travel as needed for mediations.

Core Competencies

Expertise in managing General Liability claims for construction-related insureds, with a strong focus on coverage analysis, litigation management, and effective claim resolution strategies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• General Liability Claims Management
• Coverage Analysis
• Litigation Management
• Claims Management Systems
• Negotiation Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Coverage Analysis
• Reserving
• Claim Resolution
• Litigation Management
• Claims Management
• Construction Defect Handling
• Bodily Injury Claims
• Property Damage Claims
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

• Negotiation Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
• Building Business Partnerships

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• CPCU
• IIA
• SCLA

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Claims
• Construction Liability
• Regulatory Compliance
• Claim Development
• Loss Trends

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Guidewire
• Genius
• ImageRight