Claims Superintendent - Casualty

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group in Chicago seeks a seasoned Claims Superintendent, General Liability, to lead high-exposure GL claims and oversee complex matters across product liability, contractors, and large property losses.

You will supervise independent adjusters, collaborate with defense counsel, and drive reserve and reporting processes while ensuring policy compliance and timely resolutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in progressive commercial insurance claims handling, focusing on CGL.
• Experience with high-exposure claims, litigation, and complex loss scenarios.
• Ability to lead, prioritize, and meet deadlines while communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Present facts of claims, with recommendations, to committee as necessary on General 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 based on investigation and discovery.
• Supervise activities of Independent Adjusters, investigators and defense attorneys.
• Adhere to procedures and laws when coverage is in question or when paying/denying claims.
• Participate in broker relations calls/visits as needed.
• Attend industry seminars/workshops for continuing education.

Skills

Commercial General Liability

High-exposure claims oversight

Coverage analysis

Loss and expense reserves

Litigation management

Supervision of adjusters

Reinsurance reporting

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

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. Unlock your insure-ability. Learn more about Careers at Admiral Insurance Group. See what it’s like to work in Admiral’s Claims department. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Claims Superintendent, General Liability will have primary responsibility for the handling and oversight of high-exposure General Liability claims for an Excess and Surplus Lines carrier. This role will manage complex pending matters across a broad range of exposures, including Products Liability, Habitational Risks, Contractors (including, but not limited to, New York Labor Law), Liquor Liability and Large Property Damage Fire/Water Intrusion 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 General 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 assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive commercial insurance claims handling experience.
• Focus on Commercial General Liability lines of business.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Up to 20% travel.

Skills Required

• Commercial General Liability claims expertise.
• High-exposure claims handling and oversight.
• Coverage analysis and interpretation.
• Loss and expense reserve management.
• Litigation management, including mediations and trials.
• Supervision of Independent Adjusters, investigators, and defense counsel.
• Reinsurance reporting compliance.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of unfair claim practices statutes and applicable case and statutory law.

Additional Company Details

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

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.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role.