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Markel
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
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Markel is a global specialty insurance company serving businesses, individuals, brokers, agents, and wholesale markets. Its portfolio spans commercial and personal coverage, including workers’ compensation, errors and omissions, general liability, property, accident medical, marine, equine mortality, surety, pollution liability, excess and surplus lines, and event, bicycle, and powersports insurance. Markel operates across the United States, Bermuda, and international markets, with online platforms that help customers and producers manage policies, payments, and claims.
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Claim Examiner – Specialty and Casualty Claims

Handle specialty and casualty insurance claims for Markel, investigating losses, assessing coverage and exposure, and negotiating resolutions. The role also oversees litigation, reserves, and communication with insureds and claim partners.

USUnited StatesILIllinoisNENebraskaNJNew JerseyNYNew YorkTXTexasVAVirginia
$62,400 – $107,250 / year
HybridFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredExaminerGeneral

Description

  • Manage a portfolio of moderately complex environmental, products liability, life sciences, professional liability, and general liability claims.
  • Investigate claims promptly by reviewing pleadings, contracts, medical records, expert materials, and other relevant documents.
  • Interpret policy terms, identify coverage questions, and draft reservation of rights or other coverage letters with guidance.
  • Assess liability, damages, and exposure, and set appropriate reserves within delegated authority.
  • Create and carry out claim handling plans, record key developments, and keep claim files accurate.
  • Appoint and oversee defense attorneys, consultants, and experts.
  • Assess litigation strategy, budgets, legal invoices, and case evaluations.
  • Negotiate settlements within delegated authority and recommend resolutions that require additional approval.
  • Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim-related discussions.
  • Update insureds, brokers, attorneys, claimants, and internal partners on claim status and strategy.
  • Prepare claim summaries and reports for management and underwriting.
  • Refer material coverage, severity, legal, regulatory, or reputational concerns for review.
  • Follow regulatory obligations, service standards, and company claim handling procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant claims experience.
  • Two to four years of casualty claims handling experience.
  • Experience with environmental, products liability, life sciences, professional liability, bodily injury, or property damage claims is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of claim investigation, coverage analysis, liability assessment, reserving, litigation management, and settlement practices.
  • Ability to interpret commercial insurance policies and identify matters requiring escalation or guidance.
  • Experience working with defense counsel and managing litigated claims is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate claim records.
  • Ability to make independent decisions within assigned authority and seek guidance when appropriate.
  • A professional designation such as AIC, CPCU, SCLA, or equivalent is a plus.
  • Ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • US work authorization is required; Markel does not provide visa sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits package.
  • Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
  • Flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two remote days.
  • Choice of health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company holidays and floating holidays.
  • Parental leave.

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