Claims Specialist, Construction

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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 Image Right preferred.
• Occasional travel as needed for mediations.

Expertise in managing General Liability claims for construction-related insureds, with a strong focus on coverage analysis, litigation management, and effective claim resolution strategies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

• General Liability Claims Management
• Coverage Analysis
• Litigation Management
• Claims Management Systems
• Negotiation Skills

• Coverage Analysis
• Reserving
• Claim Resolution
• Litigation Management
• Claims Management
• Construction Defect Handling
• Bodily Injury Claims
• Property Damage Claims
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation Skills

• Negotiation Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
• Building Business Partnerships

• Bachelor's Degree
• CPCU
• IIA
• SCLA

• Insurance Claims
• Construction Liability
• Regulatory Compliance
• Claim Development
• Loss Trends

• Microsoft Office
• Guidewire
• Genius
• Image Right