Claims Examiner II, Construction Defect

Markel Corporation; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Holidays and floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Corporation in the United States is seeking a Claims Examiner II to resolve moderate complexity construction claims with authority-based decision making. You will analyze coverage, investigate loss facts, and draft coverage positions while handling claims across jurisdictions.

The role requires 2–3 years in commercial construction or equivalent and a claims license or eligibility, with hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 remote). Revenue factors and licensure influence compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license.
• Successful completion of basic insurance courses or designation (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU).
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in commercial construction or equivalent.
• Knowledge of insurance industry or claims handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions.
• Conducts investigations into loss facts and damages.
• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents.
• Drafts coverage position letters.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine exposure.
• Handles claims in all jurisdictions.
• Handles property damage claims up to $250,000; bodily injury up to $250,000; product liability/defect claims.
• Identifies losses to report to SIU.
• Participates in special projects and assists team members.
• Provides professional customer service to insureds; maintains production.
• Represents Markel in mediations; sets reserves within authority.

Skills

Licensing eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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 Construction 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

• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
• Drafts coverage position letters
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure
• Handles claims in all jurisdictions
• Handles litigated and non-litigated property damage claims with values up to $250,000
• Handles non-litigated bodily injury claims with values up to $250,000 in all jurisdictions; Handles smaller product liability and/or construction defect claims.
• Identify losses which should be reported to SIU.
• Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
• Provides excellent and professional customer service to insureds while maintaining a high level of production.
• Represents Markel in mediations, as required
• Sets reserves within authority or makes recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license
• Successful completion of basic insurance courses or achievement of industry designation (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU)
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in commercial construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of insurance industry or claims handling preferred.

Pay information

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary range for the Claims Examiner II is $62,400 - $85,800 with 12% incentive.

Work arrangement

Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

US Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required.

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

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.

Company Overview

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodations

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