Claims Superintendent - Casualty

W. R. Berkley; Moorestown Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

PTO, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group, part of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Claims Superintendent for General Liability in New Jersey.

The role handles high-exposure GL claims, oversees complex matters across products liability, habitational, contractors, and liquor liability, and coordinates with defense counsel and insureds in a hybrid work setup. The candidate should have 7+ years of GL claims experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines with effective communication.

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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Up to 20% travel.

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.
• Supervise activities of Independent Adjusters, investigators and defense attorneys.
• Adhere to procedures and Best Practice guidelines; ensure coverage compliance.

Skills

General Liability

High-exposure claims

Coverage analysis

Reserving

Litigation management

Supervision of adjusters

Reinsurance reporting

Communication

Analytical skills

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.

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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), and Liquor 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 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.

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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 - $140,000 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.

Additional Requirements

Internal Employees should apply via Workday to the Internal Careers site.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role