Hybrid Claims Examiner: Environmental & Liability

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO, holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Markel Corporation in Red Bank, NJ is seeking an experienced Claim Examiner to resolve environmental, products liability, and general liability claims of moderate complexity. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims, reviewing contracts, medical records, and expert materials to determine coverage and liability.

The role requires 2–4 years of casualty claims handling with proficiency in claim investigations, reserve setting, and litigation management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• 2–4 years of casualty claims handling experience
• Experience with environmental, products liability, life sciences, or professional liability claims preferred
• Ability to interpret commercial insurance policies and escalate issues as needed
• Experience working with defense counsel and managing litigated claims preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional designations (AIC/CPCU/SCLA) a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of environmental, products liability, life sciences, professional liability, and general liability claims of moderate complexity.
• Conduct timely claim investigations reviewing pleadings, contracts, medical records, and expert materials.
• Analyze policy language and identify coverage issues, escalating complex matters.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and reserves within authority.
• Direct and monitor defense counsel, consultants, and experts per guidelines.
• Review litigation strategy, budgets, and legal bills; address cost concerns.
• Negotiate settlements within authority and prepare recommendations for higher authority.
• Participate in mediations and settlement conferences as needed.
• Communicate claim status and strategy to insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare concise claim summaries and management reports.
• Escalate significant coverage, severity, legal, regulatory, or reputational issues.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company practices.

Skills

Casualty claims

Policy interpretation

Negotiation

Litigation management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel Corporation in Red Bank, NJ is seeking an experienced Claim Examiner to resolve environmental, products liability, and general liability claims of moderate complexity. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims, reviewing contracts, medical records, and expert materials to determine coverage and liability.

The role requires 2–4 years of casualty claims handling with proficiency in claim investigations, reserve setting, and litigation management.