Hybrid Environmental & Liability Claims Examiner

Markel; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Markel supports a diverse portfolio of specialty claims and seeks a claims professional to manage moderate complexity cases across environmental, products liability, and life sciences lines. You will investigate, analyze coverage, negotiate within authority, and collaborate with defense counsel while maintaining accurate claim files.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant claims experience required.
• 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.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within assigned authority and seek guidance when warranted.
• 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 escalation 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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel supports a diverse portfolio of specialty claims and seeks a claims professional to manage moderate complexity cases across environmental, products liability, and life sciences lines. You will investigate, analyze coverage, negotiate within authority, and collaborate with defense counsel while maintaining accurate claim files.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.