Associate Claims Examiner - General Liability

Markel Corporation; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Fortune 500 company as an Associate Claims Examiner, where your role will be pivotal in resolving claims and supporting a dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop essential claims handling skills while working closely with experienced professionals. You will engage in meaningful work that helps individuals and businesses navigate their insurance needs, all within a collaborative and supportive environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the insurance industry. Embrace the chance to be part of a global community that values optimism and problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Corporate holidays and floating holidays

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for claims adjuster license and interested in insurance courses.
• Knowledge of insurance industry or claims handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve low complexity claims and support team members.
• Review policies, draft letters, and conduct investigations.
• Provide excellent customer service and prepare reports.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Outstanding customer service

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products

Teamwork

Desire for continuous improvement

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent work experience in the insurance industry

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)

Job description

Associate Claims Examiner - General Liability

Apply locations: Red Bank NJ, Summit NJ, Richmond, VA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R0020069

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

This position will be responsible for the resolution of low complexity and low exposure claims and provide support to other team members as directed. This position will work closely with their manager to train and develop fundamental claims handling skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims.
• Ability to draft basic coverage position letters under a manager’s supervision.
• Ability to draft acknowledgment letters in response to new notices.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager.
• Negotiates and settles claims either directly or indirectly.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Provides excellent and professional customer service.
• Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested.

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the insurance industry.

Certification

• Must be eligible to receive claims adjuster license.
• Interest in undertaking basic insurance courses or achieving industry designations.

Work Experience

• Knowledge of insurance industry or claims handling preferred, or successful completion of 2 years as a Claims Technician or in another industry support role.

Skill Sets

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong desire for continuous improvement.

US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, and is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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