Berkley

Claims Superintendent - Professional Liability

Berkley$120K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of progressive commercial insurance claims experience
  • Specialized knowledge in Professional Liability lines
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent research and analytical abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

  • Manage high-exposure Professional Liability claims for an Excess and Surplus Lines carrier
  • Present claim facts and recommendations to committee as necessary
  • Prepare and maintain large loss reports
  • Attend mediations/trials as required
  • Establish and maintain accurate loss and expense reserves
  • Supervise independent adjusters and defense attorneys for claims handling
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and statutory law

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Claims Superintendent, Professional Liability will have primary responsibility for the handling and oversight of highexposure Professional Liability claims for an Excess and Surplus Lines carrier. This role will manage complex pending matters across a broad range of exposures, including Architects & Engineers, Insurance Agents E&O, and miscellaneous professional 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 highseverity loss management.

  • Present facts of claims, with recommendations, to committee as necessary on Professional 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.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive commercial insurance claims handling experience
  • Focus on Professional Liability lines of business.
  • 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 20% 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: $120,000 - $130,000 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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Berkley is a packaging company that develops innovative solutions to help our customers sell more product and be on the edge. Berkley offers the cost advantages and creative control of an in house/on site agency without the risk and hassle of oversight. Berkley develops turnkey retail environments – including design, manufacturing and installation services.

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