Senior Surety Claims Counsel

IAT Insurance Group

Senior Surety Claims Counsel resolving complex surety and construction bond claims for IAT, the largest private U.S. property and casualty insurer.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeNewark • Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,880 - $213,030 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Surety Claims and Construction Law, with strong capabilities in negotiating agreements, managing litigation, and supervising staff. Proficient in analyzing claims and financial documents to ensure effective resolution and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surety Claims ManagementConstruction Law ExpertiseNegotiation SkillsSupervisory ExperienceJD with 7+ Years Experience

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Hard Skills

Claims InvestigationPerformance Bond AnalysisPayment Bond ClaimsDrafting AgreementsCost AnalysisExposure AnalysisLitigation ManagementReserves RecommendationEmployee Performance EvaluationTravel Flexibility

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipMotivation SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Insurance Adjuster

Industry Keywords

Surety BondsConstruction ClaimsLegal ComplianceCost ManagementField Management Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, investigate, resolve, and negotiate performance bond defaults, payment bond claims, subdivision, and commercial bond claims
Interact with attorneys for claimants and owners, as well as field management staff, to resolve complex claims issues and ensure cost-effective solutions
Draft and negotiate Surety Takeover and/or Completion Agreements, correspondence, reports, and Exposure Analyses
Collaborate closely with underwriters in assigned regions
Review and analyze work-in-progress schedules, costs to complete, and accounts payable and receivable ledgers
Supervise outside counsel and consultants’ bills before submitting for approval
Recommend reserves
Manage litigation and salvage recovery actions
Analyze payment bond claims and make recommendations regarding payment
Select, develop, motivate, and train staff to achieve objectives
Monitor and evaluate employee performance
Perform other job-related duties as required
Report to the VP, Claims Counsel and work closely with the SVP, Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD with 7+ years of relevant Surety Claims and/or Construction Law experience
Licensed insurance adjuster or ability to obtain insurance adjuster license as needed in assigned regions or license with reciprocity to assigned regions
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
Authorized to work in the United States
Must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
Supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy