Senior Claims Examiner II — Casualty & Coverage

Markel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel is seeking a claims examiner to resolve moderate complexity Workers Compensation claims across jurisdictions. The role involves analysis of coverage, negotiation, and coordination with defense counsel, underwriters, and internal teams.

Travel 10–20% is expected. The candidate should have 4+ years in insurance, a college degree, and strong written and verbal communication skills to support complex settlements and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of insurance experience.
• Experience managing, overseeing, and partnering with third-party administrators/agents is a plus.
• College degree required; professional designations preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues; develop action plans.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle non-complex primary and excess policy casualty claims.
• Analyze coverage under casualty policies and draft routine coverage correspondence.
• Manage litigation nationwide and direct defense counsel; facilitate economical resolutions.
• Communicate with underwriting on significant developments; alert management as needed.
• Participate in agent-related functions and ongoing training of claims examiners.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Able to travel

Claims experience

Litigation familiarity

Education

College degree

Job description

Markel is seeking a claims examiner to resolve moderate complexity Workers Compensation claims across jurisdictions. The role involves analysis of coverage, negotiation, and coordination with defense counsel, underwriters, and internal teams.

Travel 10–20% is expected. The candidate should have 4+ years in insurance, a college degree, and strong written and verbal communication skills to support complex settlements and regulatory requirements.