Senior Claims Leader — Construction Defect & GL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) is seeking an experienced Claims Superintendent specializing in CGL, construction defect, and long-term exposure. The role leads coverage analysis, investigations, and defense strategies while supervising adjusters and defense attorneys.

You will participate in settlements, ensure accurate reserves, and collaborate with brokers. A bachelor’s degree plus extensive claims experience are required, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of commercial insurance claims handling, with focus on General Liability and long-term exposure.
• Experience with cost sharing arrangements and MDL preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Determine and discharge contractual obligations under policy contracts involving coverage analysis, investigation, legal defense, and loss reserving.
• Present facts of claims and recommendations to committee for General Liability claims.
• Supervise independent adjusters, investigators and defense attorneys to ensure proper handling.
• Maintain loss and expense reserves based on investigation and discovery.
• Attend mediations and trials as necessary and participate in broker relations as needed.
• Engage in continuing education through industry seminars and courses.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Admiral Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) is seeking an experienced Claims Superintendent specializing in CGL, construction defect, and long-term exposure. The role leads coverage analysis, investigations, and defense strategies while supervising adjusters and defense attorneys.

You will participate in settlements, ensure accurate reserves, and collaborate with brokers. A bachelor’s degree plus extensive claims experience are required, with travel up to 20%.