Claims Superintendent

Admiral Insurance Group (a Berkley Company); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Health

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Life

Disability

Wellness

PTO

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group in Chicago seeks a Claims Superintendent, Professional Liability to lead high‑exposure professional liability claims for an E&S carrier. You will coordinate with defense counsel, assess coverage, and supervise adjusters and attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes.

Requires a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in commercial claims, focus on professional liability, strong communication, research skills, and up to 20% travel. This role offers a competitive base and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive commercial claims handling experience.
• Focus on Professional Liability lines of business.
• Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Present claims and recommendations to relevant committees.
• Incorporate claims into records and review coverage applicability.
• Prepare large loss reports as needed.
• Attend mediations/trials when required.
• Establish and maintain reserves for loss and expense.
• Supervise Independent Adjusters, investigators and defense attorneys.

Skills

Claims experience

Professional Liability

MS Office

Communication

Research

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Details

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE .

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.

Company Details

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE .

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Claims Superintendent, Professional Liability will have primary responsibility for the handling and oversight of high‑exposure Professional Liability claims for an Excess and Surplus Lines carrier. This role will manage complex pending matters across a broad range of exposures, including Architects & Engineers, Insurance Agents E&O, and miscellaneous professional liability claims. The position requires close collaboration with defense counsel, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure effective claim outcomes, adherence to policy terms, and alignment with best practices for high‑severity loss management.

• Present facts of claims, with recommendations, to committee as necessary on Professional Liability claims.
• Incorporate all claims into company records and review for applicability of coverage.
• Prepare large loss reports where applicable.
• Attend and participate in mediations/trials as necessary.
• Establish appropriate loss and expense reserves. Maintain valid loss and expense reserves based on current investigation and legal discovery.
• Supervise activities of Independent Adjusters, investigators and defense attorneys to ensure that all claims are appropriately handled.
• Adhere to company procedures and Best Practice guidelines as well as case and statutory law requirements when coverage is in question, and/or when paying or denying claims.
• Comply with reporting requirements of treaty and facultative reinsurers.
• Maintain current understanding of various unfair claim practices statutes.
• Incorporate all claims into company records and review for applicability of coverage.
• Participate in broker relations calls/visits as needed.
• Attend industry related seminar workshops and/or courses for continuing education.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive commercial insurance claims handling experience
• Focus on Professional Liability lines of business.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Up to 20% travel.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes:

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
• The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
• Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Wellness
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role