Sr. Claims Counsel. Job in New York LilyLifestyle Jobs

Sr. Claims Counsel Location: New York, NY; Purchase, NY; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; or Chicago, IL. Responsibilities Manage complex Professional Liability claims (Miscellaneous Professional Liability or Lawyers Professional Liability) from inception to resolution, including coverage, liability, and damages analysis. Identify exposures and claim trends affecting the portfolio and provide written assessments to the SompoPro business unit. Address coverage questions, resolve issues, and support the SompoPro underwriting team and senior management, including drafting Professional Lines policies. Represent the company at client meetings, mediations, external events, and industry conferences, potentially as a speaker or presenter. Collaborate with the Global Sompo Claims Team on various projects, including publishing on claim trends and assisting other offices with complex claims. Communicate effectively with underwriting and other functional groups, perform additional duties as required by management, and travel as necessary. Qualifications Minimum 3-7 years of E&O claims handling experience, preferably with increasing responsibility at an insurance company and/or law firm; Juris Doctor degree required. Proven ability to handle complex professional liability claims, including insurance agent/broker, real property management, and miscellaneous professional lines claims, both primary and excess. Strong analytical, decision‑making, negotiating, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to superior client service. Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to provide writing samples as needed. Ability to establish strong working relationships with underwriting, actuarial, and legal teams. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and claims systems such as Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight. Occasional travel may be required for conferences and offsite meetings. Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. 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. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia