Claims Counsel – Surety

Skyward Specialty Insurance

. Independently adjust claims on complex contract and commercial surety bonds in multiple jurisdictions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex surety bond claims, including drafting legal documents and providing training to staff. Possesses strong legal judgment and business acumen to navigate the surety field effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surety Bond Claims HandlingJ.D. From ABA Accredited Law SchoolState Claims Adjuster LicenseIn-House Surety Claims ExperienceLegal Judgment and Business Acumen

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Hard Skills

Claims AdjustmentDrafting Claim ReportsCreating Surety Claim FormsReviewing Bond FormsSetting ReservesCost ControlLegal ResearchTraining Development

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationAccountabilityPersonal Responsibility

Industry Keywords

Surety BondsMediationsArbitrationsInsuranceABA/TIPS/FSLC Membership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently adjust claims on complex contract and commercial surety bonds in multiple jurisdictions
Select, retain, and manage outside surety claims counsel and related resources
Set reserves and control claims-handling costs and expenses
Attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed
Draft claim reports for underwriting and management
Assist with creating or revising surety claim and underwriting forms and documents
Assist underwriters with surety transactions by drafting indemnity, collateral, and related agreements and reviewing or manuscripting bond forms
Develop legal resource and training materials for Skyward Surety
Provide education and training to surety underwriting and selected company staff
Research, analyze, and provide updates on legal developments in the surety field
Promote personal responsibility, accountability, and open communication
Ensure fair and ethical policies and practices
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in surety bond claims handling
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school required
State Claims Adjuster license strongly preferred
Prior experience "in-house" in the surety claims department of an insurance company is preferred
Past or present membership in ABA/TIPS/FSLC is a plus
Strong surety claims experience
Legal judgment and business acumen
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced remote environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits
Tuition and professional certification assistance
401k savings
Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Child bonding leave
Other employee assistance
Performance-based incentives may be available