Senior Casualty Claims Counsel: Lead Complex US Exposures

Sompo; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plans

Dental benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a Sr. Casualty Claims Counsel to join our US Casualty Claims team. This role may be based at any Sompo US office location, with a focus on direct handling of primary and excess casualty claims and delivering strong customer service.

You will apply legal insights, analyze liability and coverage issues, and develop effective resolution strategies while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Some travel is required and a JD is required.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strong writing

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctorate

CPCU designation

IIA designation

SCLA designation

Job description

Sompo is seeking a Sr. Casualty Claims Counsel to join our US Casualty Claims team. This role may be based at any Sompo US office location, with a focus on direct handling of primary and excess casualty claims and delivering strong customer service.

You will apply legal insights, analyze liability and coverage issues, and develop effective resolution strategies while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Some travel is required and a JD is required.