Claims Superintendent, Excess Casualty

Berkley • $130K — $140K *

Moorestown, NJ 08057In-Person

Finance & Insurance

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
10-12+ years of complex general liability insurance claims handling experience, ideally in the E&S market with a focus on excess claims.
Ability to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in research and analytical skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Perform coverage analysis and determine duty to defend or indemnify.
Identify and manage risk transfer issues effectively.
Develop legal strategies with defense counsel for managing excess exposures.
Present claims facts and recommendations to the Claims Committee for complex excess claims.
Draft complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights and disclaimers.
Prepare large loss reports when applicable.
Identify cases for resolution or trial and complete pre-trial reports according to Admiral Guidelines.
Supervise Independent Adjusters and defense attorneys to ensure proper claims handling.
Adhere to company procedures and legal requirements when assessing claims coverage.
Participate in broker relations calls/visits as needed.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Life and Disability insurance.
Wellness programs.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
401(k) plan with profit-sharing opportunities.

Full Job Description

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 DetailsWe 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 DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role

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