Claims Superintendent - Casualty

Admiral Insurance Group (a Berkley Company); Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance company is seeking a Claims Superintendent to oversee complex commercial claims. This role involves managing legal defense, claims analysis, and reserving while ensuring compliance with company guidelines. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in commercial insurance claims, particularly in General Liability and exposure claims. Effective communication skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritize and manage deadlines. The position is based in Moorestown Township, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 7+ years commercial insurance claims handling experience, with a focus on GL and long-term exposure claims.
• Experience in asbestos, environmental, and toxic tort claims preferred.
• Familiarity with cost sharing arrangements and MDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine and discharge contractual obligations under various policy contracts.
• Handle intense complex coverage claims and manage litigated files.
• Supervise activities of Independent Adjusters and defense attorneys.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to assess priorities

Complex coverage claims handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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.

Claims Superintendent - Casualty will be responsible for determining and discharging the company's contractual obligations under its various policy contracts involving coverage analysis, investigation, legal defense, and loss and expense reserving. Responsibilities will include intense complex coverage claims handling, coverage analysis, investigation, and management of litigated files.

• 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 as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years commercial insurance claims handling experience with specific focus on GL and long‑term exposure claims; particular emphasis on asbestos, environmental and other toxic tort claims.
• Experience with cost sharing arrangements and MDL preferred.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.