Admiral Insurance Group (a Berkley Company)
Wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus lines insurance for hard-to-place commercial risks since 1974.
Overview
Admiral Insurance Group is a wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. A member of W.R. Berkley Corporation -- a Fortune 500 commercial lines P&C insurance provider -- since 1979, Admiral celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. The company specializes in hard-to-place commercial risks with moderate to high degrees of hazard in both traditional and emerging markets.
Admiral operates exclusively through licensed contracted E&S wholesale brokers, maintaining regional underwriting offices in Mount Laurel, New Jersey; Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; and Seattle, Washington. The company writes on behalf of Berkley member insurance companies domiciled in Delaware (NAIC: 24856), licensed as a surplus lines carrier with nationwide placement capacity backed by A.M. Best's A+ (Superior) rating.
Known for innovative underwriting and strong company culture, Admiral was ranked #34 on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 2025 list (Small and Medium category) and has earned Great Place to Work certification for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
At a Glance
- Founded
- 1974
- Headquarters
- Mount Laurel, New Jersey
- Employees
- 501-1000
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Last updated: 2026-05-11