Construction Claims Specialist: Liability & Strategy

Sompo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a Claims Specialist, Construction for our Casualty Claims team. You will directly handle construction‑related General Liability claims, establish reserves, and develop strategies to control expenses.

The role requires an adjuster’s license and 3–5 years of insurance experience and offers collaboration with underwriters and risk control partners. Location options include Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Irvine, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY, or other

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred; Juris Doctorate preferred but not required; adjuster’s license required.
• Minimum 3–5 years in an insurance technical claims position or law firm focusing on Construction‑related files.
• Insurance designations (CPCU, IIA, SCLA) a plus.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills; ability to assess coverage, tender opportunities, claim strategy, reserving, and resolution options.

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 reserves.
• Communicate responses to management and underwriters on losses and trends; provide written assessments.
• Manage counsel; develop and execute strategy to control expenses and resolve litigated claims.
• Proactively manage correspondence, claim files, and maintain diary in compliance with standards.
• Support underwriters and actuaries during renewal processes and maintain technical expertise.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Self-starter

Team player

Education

BA/BS degree

Juris Doctorate preferred

Adjuster license required

Tools

Guidewire

Genius

ImageRight

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sompo is seeking a Claims Specialist, Construction for our Casualty Claims team. You will directly handle construction‑related General Liability claims, establish reserves, and develop strategies to control expenses.

The role requires an adjuster’s license and 3–5 years of insurance experience and offers collaboration with underwriters and risk control partners. Location options include Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Irvine, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY, or other