Claim Examiner

Markel Corporation; Red Bank (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Markel Corporation in the United States seeks a claims professional to handle average to moderately complex environmental, product liability, and life sciences claims. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate and settle claims within your authority, coordinating with defense counsel and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes timely investigations, coverage analysis, and effective communication. A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of casualty claims experience are required, with professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant claims experience.
• 2–4 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, reserve evaluation, litigation management, and settlement practices.
• Ability to interpret commercial insurance policies and identify issues requiring escalation or additional guidance.
• Experience working with defense counsel and managing litigated claims is preferred.
• Sound analytical, organizational, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present claim issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate claim documentation.
• Professional designation such as AIC, CPCU, SCLA, or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of environmental, products liability, life sciences, professional liability, and general liability claims of moderate complexity.
• Conduct timely claim investigations, including review of pleadings, contracts, medical records, expert materials, and other relevant documentation.
• Analyze policy language and identify coverage issues, escalating complex matters and preparing reservation of rights or other coverage correspondence with appropriate guidance.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves within assigned authority.
• Develop and execute claim handling plans, document material developments, and maintain accurate and timely claim files.
• Select, direct, and monitor defense counsel, consultants, and experts in accordance with litigation management guidelines.
• Review litigation strategy, budgets, legal bills, and case evaluations and address performance or cost concerns as appropriate.
• Negotiate settlements within granted authority and prepare clear recommendations when additional authority is required.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim-related meetings as needed.
• Communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, counsel, claimants, and internal stakeholders regarding claim status and strategy.
• Prepare concise claim summaries, reports, and updates for management and underwriting.
• Identify and promptly elevate significant coverage, severity, legal, regulatory, or reputational issues.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, service standards, and company claim handling practices.

Skills

Casualty claims handling

Policy interpretation

Negotiation

Litigation coordination

Communication

Decision making

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Claims systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 claims of average complexity and low to mid exposure claims. The primary purpose of this job is to investigate, evaluate, negotiate and settle assigned claims by collecting and analyzing data according to policy application and/or contract provisions. The position will have responsibility for decision making within their authority and work under the general direction from their manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of environmental, products liability, life sciences, professional liability, and general liability claims of moderate complexity.


• Conduct timely claim investigations, including review of pleadings, contracts, medical records, expert materials, and other relevant documentation.


• Analyze policy language and identify coverage issues, escalating complex matters and preparing reservation of rights or other coverage correspondence with appropriate guidance.


• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves within assigned authority.


• Develop and execute claim handling plans, document material developments, and maintain accurate and timely claim files.


• Select, direct, and monitor defense counsel, consultants, and experts in accordance with litigation management guidelines.


• Review litigation strategy, budgets, legal bills, and case evaluations and address performance or cost concerns as appropriate.


• Negotiate settlements within granted authority and prepare clear recommendations when additional authority is required.


• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim-related meetings as needed.


• Communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, counsel, claimants, and internal stakeholders regarding claim status and strategy.


• Prepare concise claim summaries, reports, and updates for management and underwriting.


• Identify and promptly elevate significant coverage, severity, legal, regulatory, or reputational issues.


• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, service standards, and company claim handling practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant claims experience required.


• 2-4 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, reserve evaluation, litigation management, and settlement practices.


• Ability to interpret commercial insurance policies and identify issues requiring escalation or additional guidance.


• Experience working with defense counsel and managing litigated claims is preferred.


• Sound analytical, organizational, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present claim issues clearly and concisely.


• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate claim documentation.


• Ability to exercise independent judgment within assigned authority and seek guidance when warranted.


• Professional designation such as AIC, CPCU, SCLA, or equivalent is a plus.


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.


• Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of specialty claims.


• Collaborative culture with access to experienced claims, underwriting, and business leaders.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities.


• Flexible hybrid work environment with a three‑days‑in‑office and two‑days‑remote schedule.


• A culture that values ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

US Work Authorization

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

Pay Information

The salary range for this position is $62,400 - $107,250. The posted salary range reflects the lowest and highest base salary applicable to this role across our U.S. locations. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job‑related factors. As a result, the salary offered for a specific location will fall within a narrower range than the overall range displayed in this posting. This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, 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:

• In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 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.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non‑work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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