Senior Casualty Claims Counsel — Lead Complex US Claims

Sompo; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (2 options)

Dental benefits incl. orthodontia

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sompo invites applications for a Sr. Casualty Claims Counsel within the US Casualty Claims team. This role may be based at any US Sompo office location, with a focus on handling primary and excess Casualty claims and delivering high-quality customer service.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in insurance claims, a JD, and professional designations such as CPCU/IIA/SCLA. Travel is required and compensation ranges from $125,000 to $175,000, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an insurance-related technical claims position with an emphasis on addressing coverage issues presented by long term exposure and/or emerging risk issues.
• Juris Doctorate required and prior insurance carrier experience preferred.
• Insurance related professional designations/education such as CPCU, IIA & SCLA a plus.
• Excellent writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to establish close working relationship with internal Sompo stakeholders.
• Some travel required

Responsibilities

• Direct handle primary & excess Casualty claims involving emerging risks, potential long-term exposure, or significant coverage issues.
• Apply and demonstrate strong technical knowledge, legal insights, accuracy, and responsiveness on claim files with a high degree of customer service.
• Analyze liability, damage, and coverage issues, develop successful litigation and resolution strategies, establish appropriate reserves on files.
• Timely identify and elevate potential large losses and communicate effectively with internal and external business partners

Education

Juris Doctorate

CPCU

IIA

SCLA

Job description

Sompo invites applications for a Sr. Casualty Claims Counsel within the US Casualty Claims team. This role may be based at any US Sompo office location, with a focus on handling primary and excess Casualty claims and delivering high-quality customer service.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in insurance claims, a JD, and professional designations such as CPCU/IIA/SCLA. Travel is required and compensation ranges from $125,000 to $175,000, depending on location and experience.