Construction Claims Specialist — Casualty & Resolution

Sompo; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a Claims Specialist, Construction to join our Casualty Claims team. This role handles primary and excess General Liability claims for construction-related insureds and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Location can be Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Irvine, CA; Miami, FL; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY or other Sompo U.S.

offices. You will assess coverage, establish reserves, manage counsel, and coordinate with underwriters during renewals while

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred; JD preferred but not required; adjuster’s license required.
• 3–5 years in an insurance technical claims position or at a law firm with emphasis on construction-related files.
• Insurance designations such as CPCU, IIA, or SCLA a plus.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with ability to assess coverage, tender opportunities, claim strategy, reserving, and resolution options.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with underwriting partners, manage multiple projects, and work independently and as a team.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook; Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct handling and management of primary and excess General Liability claims for Construction-related insureds.
• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Insurance claims

Construction claims

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS degree

Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

Guidewire

Genius

ImageRight

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sompo is seeking a Claims Specialist, Construction to join our Casualty Claims team. This role handles primary and excess General Liability claims for construction-related insureds and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Location can be Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Irvine, CA; Miami, FL; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY or other Sompo U.S.

offices. You will assess coverage, establish reserves, manage counsel, and coordinate with underwriters during renewals while