Claim Examiner II - Program Claims

Markel Corporation; Highwoods Preserve (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Group in Florida seeks an experienced insurance claims professional to handle moderate complexity Workers' Compensation and casualty claims across jurisdictions. You will investigate, negotiate, and settle non-complex losses while coordinating with defense counsel and underwriters.

The role requires 4+ years of insurance experience, a college degree, strong written and spoken communication, and ability to manage a caseload independently. Travel 10–20% and visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of insurance experience.
• Experience managing third-party administrators, MGAs, or managing general underwriters is a plus.
• College degree required; professional designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle non-complex primary and excess policy casualty claims across jurisdictions.
• Analyze and determine coverage, draft routine correspondence, and communicate positions to stakeholders.
• Manage nationwide litigation, appoint and oversee defense counsel, and work toward economical resolutions.
• Collaborate with underwriting and internal teams on significant developments and reporting.
• Assist in training and development of the claims examiners.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Casualty claims

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 moderate complexity and moderate exposure Workers Compensation claims in multiple jurisdictions. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work under general direction from their manager.

Responsibilities

Investigate, negotiate and settle non-complex primary and excess policy casualty claims including negligence, premise liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault. Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess casualty insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation. Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist internal business partners, including claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues. Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments. Promptly communicate with management on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting professional liability product lines. Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Analyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in written form. Maintain and adhere to internal guidelines and procedures. Ensure proper adherence to internal reporting requirements. Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by management. Participate in agent related functions and meetings as required. Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners.

Requirements

Minimum 4+ years of insurance experience required. Experience managing, overseeing, and partnering with third-party administrators, managing general agents, and/or managing general underwriters is a plus. College degree required and professional designations preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Sound comprehension of insurance coverage posed by casualty liability and excess liability policies. Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans. Experience in determining contractual obligations, insurance coverage analyses, and investigations. Insurance coverage litigation experience a plus. Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values. Work collaboratively and as team player willing to assist within the Unit and Casualty Division as needed. Ability to proactively and independently manage a caseload.

Travel required as necessary (approximately 10-20%).

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.

• Multiple health insurance plan options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Optional life insurance
• Optional disability insurance
• Optional AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Corporate holidays
• 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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