Senior Claims Examiner, Complex Liability & Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Markel in New Jersey is seeking an experienced professional to manage mid-to-high complexity casualty and environmental claims, from coverage inquiry through liability assessment and quantum analysis. You will direct defense teams, negotiate settlements, monitor reserves, and collaborate with underwriting and risk management.

JD or equivalent preferred; 4–6 years’ complex claims handling. This role offers exposure to litigation, mediation, and regulatory compliance within a Fortune 500 insurer

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 interpretation of specialty insurance policies.
• Experience managing litigated claims and working with outside counsel.
• Ability to evaluate liability, damages, and claim exposure in moderate to high-severity matters.

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

Coverage analysis

Litigation experience

Negotiation

Independent judgment

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree; JD or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Claims management systems

Job description

Markel in New Jersey is seeking an experienced professional to manage mid-to-high complexity casualty and environmental claims, from coverage inquiry through liability assessment and quantum analysis. You will direct defense teams, negotiate settlements, monitor reserves, and collaborate with underwriting and risk management.

JD or equivalent preferred; 4–6 years’ complex claims handling. This role offers exposure to litigation, mediation, and regulatory compliance within a Fortune 500 insurer