Sr. Claims Counsel

Sompo; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a Sr. Casualty Claims Counsel to join the US Casualty Claims team. The role supports primary and excess casualty claims with emphasis on coverage, emerging risk, and long-term exposure. JD required with 5+ years in insurance claims; CPCU or similar designations are a plus.

This position may be based out of any US Sompo office location, with a collaborative environment designed to develop long-lasting careers. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• 5+ years in insurance-related technical claims with focus on coverage issues.

Responsibilities

• Directly handle primary & excess Casualty claims with emerging risks or long-term exposure.
• Apply technical knowledge, legal insights, accuracy, and responsiveness on claim files with high customer service.
• Analyze liability, damage, and coverage issues; develop resolution strategies and establish appropriate reserves.
• Timely identify and elevate potential large losses and communicate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Sr. Casualty Claims Counsel on our US Casualty Claims team.

Location:

This position may be based out of any of our US Sompo office locations. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our Business, Your Impact, Our Opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Salary Range:

$125,000 – $175,000. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

Summary

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who We Are And What We Stand For

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.

Life at Sompo

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work.