Senior Claims Examiner - Complex Liability & Coverage

markelcorp; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel Group seeks an experienced claims professional to resolve moderate to high complexity claims across environmental, products liability, and other high-exposure areas. You will assess liability, damages, and coverage while coordinating with defense and coverage counsel to manage reserves and settlements.

US-based role requiring strong negotiation and written reporting skills. This position emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration with underwriting, and adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of complex casualty claims handling experience.
• Strong knowledge of coverage analysis and policy interpretation.
• Experience litigated claims and working with outside counsel.
• Ability to evaluate liability, damages and exposure in high-severity matters.
• Excellent negotiation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of environmental, products liability, life sciences, toxic tort, professional liability, and general liability claims of moderate to high complexity.
• Analyze policy language and coverage issues, including reservation of rights letters, DISCLAIMERS, and coverage position recommendations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure to establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves.
• Direct and oversee defense counsel, coverage counsel, consultants, and experts as appropriate.
• Develop and execute claim handling strategies to drive timely, efficient, and appropriate claim outcomes.
• Conduct coverage investigations and assess potential coverage defenses and indemnity obligations.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements within granted authority and present settlement recommendations for higher authority review when required.
• Collaborate with underwriting, product development, and risk management teams on claim trends and emerging issues.
• Prepare clear claim summaries, large loss reports, and management updates.
• Monitor litigation budgets and ensure adherence to litigation management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and company claim handling standards.
• Support broker, underwriting, and insured communications as needed.

Skills

Complex casualty claims handling

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel Group seeks an experienced claims professional to resolve moderate to high complexity claims across environmental, products liability, and other high-exposure areas. You will assess liability, damages, and coverage while coordinating with defense and coverage counsel to manage reserves and settlements.

US-based role requiring strong negotiation and written reporting skills. This position emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration with underwriting, and adherence to regulatory