Claims Specialist I: Property & Coverage Expert

Markel; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability, and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO, holidays, and floating holidays

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office

Job summary

Markel in Seattle is seeking a claims professional to investigate and resolve a range of lower‑exposure claims with sound judgment and timely service to insureds.

You will manage a full claim workload with limited oversight, set reserves within authority, and negotiate settlements up to defined limits while mentoring entry‑level associates and representing Markel at mediations when needed.

Qualifications

• Investigate and resolve lower complexity and lower exposure claims.
• Manage a full claim workload with limited oversight and make sound decisions within delegated authority.
• Handle non‑litigated property damage liability with damages up to an estimated amount of $50,000.
• Handle litigated property damage liability with damages up to an estimated amount of $35,000.
• Handle minor non‑litigated bodily injury claims with anticipated value of $25,000 or less in all jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve lower complexity and lower exposure claims.
• Manage a full claim workload with limited oversight and make sound decisions within delegated authority.
• Handle non‑litigated property damage liability with damages up to an estimated amount of $50,000.
• Handle litigated property damage liability with damages up to an estimated amount of $35,000.
• Handle minor non‑litigated bodily injury claims with anticipated value of $25,000 or less in all jurisdictions.
• Handle product liability matters and/or construction defect claims.
• Confirm coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims.
• Analyze coverage and communicate coverage positions.
• Draft coverage position letters.
• Identify losses that should be reported to SIU.
• Conduct, coordinate, and direct investigation into loss facts and extent of damages.
• Evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure.
• Set reserves within authority or make recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager.
• Negotiate and settle claims within authority of up to $50,000.
• Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Participate in special projects or assist other team members as requested.
• Provide excellent and professional customer service to insureds while maintaining a high level of production.
• Serve as a mentor to entry‑level associates.
• Attend local mediations as necessary.

Job description

Markel in Seattle is seeking a claims professional to investigate and resolve a range of lower‑exposure claims with sound judgment and timely service to insureds.

You will manage a full claim workload with limited oversight, set reserves within authority, and negotiate settlements up to defined limits while mentoring entry‑level associates and representing Markel at mediations when needed.