Claims Superintendent, Excess Casualty

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group, a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Claims Superintendent - Excess Casualty in Chicago, IL.

You will manage a complex excess claims caseload across multiple states, oversee reserving, coverage determinations, and defense strategies with counsel and independent adjusters. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation in the $130,000–$140,000 range, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a Fortune 500

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10-12+ years of complex general liability claims handling experience, ideally in E&S.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Excess claims across multiple states.
• Perform coverage analysis and determine duty to defend or indemnify.
• Develop legal strategy with defense counsel and manage reserves.
• Supervise independent adjusters, investigators, and defense attorneys.
• Draft complex coverage letters and responses; authorize settlements.
• Present complex claim positions to Claims Committee and brokers as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

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.

Unlock your insure-ability.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

https://www.admiralins.com/

Responsibilities

The Claims Superintendent - Excess Casualty will be responsible for managing a caseload of Excess claims in multiple states. They will be responsible for determining and discharging the company's contractual obligations under its various policy contracts, for either Admiral's supported or unsupported Excess book of business. Duties will involve coverage analysis, investigation, legal defense, and loss and expense reserving.

• Perform coverage analysis, determine the duty to defend or indemnify, and focus on the choice of law
• Identify and successfully navigate risk transfer issues.
• Develop a legal strategy with defense counsel and manage the excess exposures with coverage counsel.
• Be able to present facts of claims, with recommendations, to the Claims Committee as necessary on complex excess claims.
• Ability to draft complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights, DISCLAIMERS, "hammer letter" and responses to any challenges of the coverage position.
• Prepare large loss reports where applicable.
• Identify appropriate cases for resolution or trial and complete pre-trial reports in accordance with the Admiral Guidelines
• 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).
• 10-12+ years of complex general liability insurance claims handling experience preferably in the E&S market particularly focused on handling excess claims.
• 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 10 % travel.

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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: $130,000 - $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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role