Claims Superintendent - Professional Liability

Responsibilities

• Handle and oversee high-exposure Professional Liability claims for an Excess and Surplus Lines carrier.
• Manage complex pending matters across a broad range of exposures, including Architects & Engineers, Insurance Agents E&O, and miscellaneous professional liability claims.
• Collaborate 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 committees 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.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive commercial insurance claims handling experience, with 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.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
• 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.