Claims Specialist, Construction
Job Description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Claims Specialist, Construction in our Casualty Construction
team.
Our Casualty Construction team manages complex primary and excess casualty claims for construction-related risks. Working closely with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and claims partners, the team delivers technical expertise, strong claim outcomes, and exceptional service while supporting the overall profitability and growth of the business
Location: This position may be based out of any of our Sompo U.S. 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:
• Manage primary and excess General Liability claims for construction-related insureds, including Construction Defect, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage exposures.
• Evaluate coverage, analyze exposures, establish reserves, assess tender opportunities and underlying policy limits/SIRs, and develop strategies that drive effective claim resolution.
• Direct litigation management by partnering with defense counsel, controlling expenses, and executing claim and settlement strategies that support favorable outcomes.
• Collaborate with management, underwriting, and actuarial teams by communicating claim developments, supporting renewal activities, and identifying loss and expense trends across a portfolio of claims.
• Maintain accurate claim files, correspondence, diaries, reserves, and documentation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Sompo's interests in negotiations and meetings while serving as a technical resource on policy language, endorsements, significant claim developments, and industry trends.
What you’ll bring:
•Bachelor's degree required; CPCU, IIA, SCLA, or other insurance-related designations are a plus.
• 3–5 years of insurance claims or legal experience handling construction-related liability matters, including coverage analysis, reserving, litigation management, and claim resolution.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex claim matters and build effective business partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and successfully drive projects and claim outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and claims management systems; experience with Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight preferred.
•Occasional travel as needed for mediations.
Salary Range: $65,000 – $135,000. 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.
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 page
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. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.