Senior Surety Claims Lead | Bond & Litigation Strategy

Munich Re Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Munich Re Specialty - North America seeks a Senior Claims Specialist - Surety to lead in-house handling of Performance and Payment Bonds. You will direct the investigation, assess coverage, manage litigation with counsel, and coordinate with vendors to pursue recoveries and risk transfer.

The role requires 8+ years of surety experience, travel up to 25%, a bachelor’s degree (JD a plus), and strong writing/communication skills to interact with internal partners and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in handling surety matters.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and strategic in decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills and time management of claims desk.
• Good verbal and writing skills for internal and external communication.

Responsibilities

• Thorough investigation and assessment of claims against surety bonds for coverage, damages, and recoveries.
• In-depth understanding of coverage issues, bond forms, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive management of claims with a strategic vision for optimal outcome.
• Set appropriate, timely reserves reflecting changes in exposure.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel and vendors for optimal outcomes.
• Present high exposure claims to Claims Leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners for meetings and audits.
• Identify and implement ways to improve claim efficiencies.

Skills

Surety experience

Detail-oriented

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Independent, motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Munich Re Specialty - North America seeks a Senior Claims Specialist - Surety to lead in-house handling of Performance and Payment Bonds. You will direct the investigation, assess coverage, manage litigation with counsel, and coordinate with vendors to pursue recoveries and risk transfer.

The role requires 8+ years of surety experience, travel up to 25%, a bachelor’s degree (JD a plus), and strong writing/communication skills to interact with internal partners and clients.