Senior Claims Examiner - Casualty & Coverage

Markel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Corporate holidays

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking a claims examiner to resolve moderate complexity workers’ compensation and casualty claims across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong communication and collaboration with underwriting, defense counsel, and internal partners.

You will investigate coverage, draft routine correspondence, manage litigation, and help implement initiatives while working under general direction from management. US work authorization is required and salary ranges are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound comprehension of insurance coverage posed by casualty liability and excess liability policies.
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle non-complex primary and excess policy casualty claims including negligence, premise liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess casualty insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
• Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist internal business partners with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues.
• Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments.
• Promptly communicate with management on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting professional liability product lines.
• Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by management.
• Participate in agent related functions and meetings as required.
• Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Insurance knowledge

Team player

Education

College degree

Job description

Markel Group is seeking a claims examiner to resolve moderate complexity workers’ compensation and casualty claims across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong communication and collaboration with underwriting, defense counsel, and internal partners.

You will investigate coverage, draft routine correspondence, manage litigation, and help implement initiatives while working under general direction from management. US work authorization is required and salary ranges are provided.