AVP, Claims Counsel

1 day ago


New York, New York, United States Sompo International Holdings Ltd Full time
Job Title: AVP, Claims Counsel

At Sompo International, we are seeking an experienced AVP, Claims Counsel to join our Aviation Claims team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for handling US Aviation high exposure claims, providing legal review and policy drafting support to Underwriting, and analyzing complex high-profile/high-exposure US Aviation claims.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle US Aviation claims and related systems and processes
  • Evaluate exposures and make substantive claim decisions for US Aviation claims
  • Provide coverage, liability, and damages analysis for complex Aviation claims, including Hull and Liability
  • Draft coverage, liability, and damages analysis and position letters
  • Directly communicate with insureds and claimants and negotiate first and third-party claim settlements with parties or their attorneys
  • Manage litigation, including identifying and coordinating with defense counsel and experts
  • Proactively identify trends and exposures that may affect both the Aviation portfolios
  • Support underwriting with legal review and policy drafting
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of exposure to underwriting and management
  • Ensure appropriate narrative and arithmetic reports are timely prepared and disseminated
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience required in Aviation claims handling or 5 years' related experience in litigating multi-party serious injury and wrongful death cases with a career history of increasing responsibility
  • Law degree required, preference will be given if experience was at both a law firm and with an insurance carrier
  • Direct handling of complex high-profile/high-exposure Aviation and related claims with an emphasis on evaluating, handling, negotiating, and settling complex matters with exposures in excess of $5M
  • Meaningful legal review experience and policy drafting experience
  • Demonstrated ability to establish close working relationship with other departments including underwriting & actuarial
  • Strong negotiating, analytical, written, and organizational skills
  • Excellent marketing and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and various in-house claims systems)
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $135,000 - $195,000
  • Market-driven compensation and benefits programs
  • Excellent family-friendly policies and flexible working provisions
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment

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