Claims Specialist, Construction

Endurance

Claims Specialist managing construction-related insurance claims at Sompo. Collaborating with various teams to ensure effective claim resolutions and optimal outcomes in casualty construction.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeAlpharetta • California, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Liability Claims ManagementCoverage AnalysisLitigation ManagementClaims Management SystemsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Coverage AnalysisReservingClaim ResolutionLitigation ManagementClaims ManagementConstruction Defect HandlingBodily Injury ClaimsProperty Damage ClaimsAnalytical SkillsPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesBuilding Business Partnerships

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGuidewireGeniusImageRight

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPCUIIASCLA

Industry Keywords

Insurance ClaimsConstruction LiabilityRegulatory ComplianceClaim DevelopmentLoss Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Guidewire

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

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