Claims Counsel, CML
About the role
This role will manage claims arising from or involving policies issued from Sompo’s US Commercial Management Liability (“CML”) Private Company team. This position handles US CML Private Company (D&O, Fiduciary Liability and Fidelity) claims and provides legal review and support to Underwriting.
Responsibilities
- Manage U.S. CML Private Company claims, including related systems and processes
- Evaluate exposures and make substantive claim decisions (and support other lines as needed)
- Provide coverage, liability, and damages analysis for Private D&O, Fiduciary Liability, and Fidelity claims
- Proactively identify claim trends and emerging exposures affecting CML portfolios
- Ensure timely, accurate exposure and claim reporting (narrative and financial) to underwriting and management
- Collaborate with global claims colleagues and internal stakeholders; support projects, conferences/publishing, complex claims, and travel/other duties as needed
Requirements
JD (law degree) required; recent graduates considered with relevant experience
Preferrred 1–5 years in D&O claims handling or related litigation with increasing responsibility
Preference for experience at both a law firm and an insurance carrier
Pursuing/holding insurance designations (e.g., RPLU, CPCU) strongly preferred
Proven complex D&O/related claims handling (evaluation, negotiation, settlement) plus meaningful legal review and mediation experience
Strong cross-functional collaboration (underwriting/actuarial), communication/marketing, and analytical/writing/organizational skills; strong MS Office and claims systems experience (Guidewire/Genius/ImageRight a plus)
Willingness to travel occasionally for business meetings, conferences, etc.
Qualifications
JD (law degree) required
Skills
JD (law degree) required; recent graduates considered with relevant experience
Pursuing/holding insurance designations (e.g., RPLU, CPCU) strongly preferred
Proven complex D&O/related claims handling (evaluation, negotiation, settlement) plus meaningful legal review and mediation experience
Strong cross-functional collaboration (underwriting/actuarial), communication/marketing, and analytical/writing/organizational skills; strong MS Office and claims systems experience (Guidewire/Genius/ImageRight a plus)
Willingness to travel occasionally for business meetings, conferences, etc.
Benefits
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
Pay
$125,000-$175,000
Schedule
Full-time