Senior Claims Specialist

Endurance

Sr Claims Specialist managing claims for construction defects and bodily injury at Sompo. Collaborating with underwriting and legal teams to handle significant exposure cases and claims resolution.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing casualty claims, particularly in Construction Defect, Job Site Bodily Injury, OCIP/CCIP, and New York Labor Law. Proficient in coverage analysis, claim resolution, and effective communication with underwriting teams and defense counsel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Casualty Claims ManagementConstruction Defect ExpertiseCoverage AnalysisNegotiation and MediationTechnical Claims Expertise

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Hard Skills

Claims ResolutionExposure AssessmentReservingClaim File AuditsPolicy Limit EvaluationLoss Trend AnalysisDocumentation ManagementLitigation Strategy

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationPartnership BuildingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGuidewireGeniusImageRight

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeJuris DoctorCPCUIIASCLA

Industry Keywords

Insurance ClaimsJob Site Bodily InjuryOCIPCCIPNew York Labor Law

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Guidewire

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a casualty claims portfolio focused on Construction Defect, Job Site Bodily Injury, OCIP/CCIP, and New York Labor Law matters , including coverage analysis, exposure assessment, reserving, and claim resolution.
Communicate loss assessments and recommendations to management and underwriting teams and provide written analysis of high-exposure claims and loss trends.
Direct litigation strategy and oversee defense counsel to control expenses, achieve favorable outcomes, and resolve claims through negotiation and mediation.
Analyze loss and expense trends, support improvement initiatives, and ensure timely, accurate documentation of claim activity, correspondence, and diary management.
Represent the company's interests in meetings, negotiations, and mediations while collaborating with underwriters and actuaries throughout the renewal process.
Maintain technical expertise in casualty claims handling, provide guidance on industry developments, and consult on policy and endorsement drafting as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor preferred
CPCU, IIA, SCLA, or similar professional designations are a plus
7–10 years of experience in technical insurance claims or insurance defense law with expertise in Construction Defect, Job Site Bodily Injury, OCIP/CCIP, and New York Labor Law exposures
Strong technical claims expertise, including coverage analysis, tender opportunities, reserving, underlying policy limit/SIR evaluation, claim file audits, and claim resolution through negotiation and mediation
Proven ability to build strong partnerships with underwriting teams, support marketing efforts, manage multiple priorities, and work independently in a collaborative environment
Excellent written, presentation, communication, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight preferred
Willing to travel to attend mediations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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