Claims Counsel Salary in Virginia Beach, Virginia

How much does a Claims Counsel make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Claims Counsel in Virginia Beach, VA is $125,493. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $111,209 to $141,059, with most professionals earning between $98,205 and $155,230.

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What does a Claims Counsel do?

Common responsibilities of a Claims Counsel

Assists Specialists and outside counsel on the evaluation of risk and damage exposure, evaluation of case strategy, financial analysis, timely responses to all lawsuits, and developing action steps for the handling of each claim in suit.

November 06, 2022

Participate in case conferences with Examiners, Managers, Directors and /or Underwriters on an as requested basis and ad hoc basis.

November 30, 2022

Represent Surety or Management Liability Claim in claim strategic initiatives (or lead team).

January 31, 2023

Develops skills to work with peers to resolve issues by listening for understanding, discussing all issues related to the situation, and coming to a solution.

February 15, 2023

Drafts actions plans, including coverage recommendations, for the approval of claims managers.

February 15, 2023

Works with senior claim and underwriting leadership to develop and analyze new products and to identify, evaluate and track claim trends and issues.

March 04, 2023

Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations.

March 10, 2023

Demonstrates ability to be flexible, prioritize tasks and responsibilities and complete duties and projects within allotted time.

April 16, 2023

Review proposed declaratory judgment actions and makes a recommendation to the underlying Claims Director as to whether such actions should be filed.

May 08, 2023

Actively participates in the defense of cases through completion of written discovery including interrogatories and production requests and oral discovery in scheduling and preparing witnesses for deposition.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Claims Counsel in Virginia Beach, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

111209

141059

125493

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

120387

161103

138682

What is the average salary for Claims Counsel in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Claims Counsel in Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Claims Counsel ranges from $111,209 to $141,059 with the average base salary of $125,493. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,387 to $161,103 with the average total cash compensation of $138,682.

View Average Salary for Claims Counsel as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$125,493	$111,209 - $141,059
Bonus	$13,189	$9,178 - $20,045
Total Pay	$138,682	$120,387 - $161,103

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Claims Counsel Salary Near Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,534 - $138,934	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,395 - $138,757	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,534 - $138,934	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,139 - $139,701	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,472 - $138,854	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,139 - $139,701	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 497 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 248 square miles (640 km2) (49.9%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by total area and third-largest city land area. The average elevation is 12 feet (3.7 m) above sea level. A major portion of the city drains to the Chesapeake Bay by way of the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries. The city is located at the southeaster...

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