Hybrid Claims Examiner: Environmental & Liability

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

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