Senior Claims Examiner, Management Liability, Employment

markelcorp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking a seasoned claims professional to resolve complex management liability claims and oversee coverage analysis. The role involves coordination with underwriters, vendors, and defense counsel to drive timely resolutions while mitigating indemnity exposure.

The position emphasizes collaboration, training, and leadership within a hybrid work model, requiring 3 in-office days and 2 remote days, with eligibility for annual incentives depending on performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of management liability claims or litigation experience.
• JD or professional designation preferred.
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate, and settle complex primary and excess policy management liability claims including D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess management liability policies; make coverage determinations; draft correspondence.
• Manage nationwide litigation; direct defense counsel; coordinate with claims vendor management and collections teams.
• Communicate developments with underwriting and internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide training and serve as a technical referral point for team members.
• Participate in broker meetings and ongoing training as directed by the Claims Manager.

Skills

Claims management

Litigation

Coverage analysis

D&O claims

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We are always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Job Overview

This position will be responsible for the resolution of moderate to high complexity and moderate to high exposure claims which can be subject to disputes that must be resolved in mediation or litigation. The primary purpose of this job is to handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment (where relevant) and quantum analysis, to timely and accurate resolution; ensuring mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure while communicating developments and outcomes as necessary to all internal and external stakeholders. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work with minimal oversight and will provide training and be a technical referral point for other team members.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate, negotiate, and settle complex primary and excess policy management liability claims including D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess management liability insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex 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 claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams 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 Claims Manager on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting product lines.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Analyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in writing.
• Manage any TPA relationships to include reporting responsibilities.
• Maintain and adhere to internal guidelines and procedures, including reporting requirements.
• Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussions, and action plans initiated by the Claims Manager.
• Participate in broker related meetings as required.
• Actively participate in ongoing training and development as directed by the Claims Manager.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5+ years of management liability claims or litigation experience preferred. Excess liability (quota share, first layer and high layer) claims or litigation experience a plus
• College degree and/or professional designation required, JD preferred
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

• The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $134,090. The posted salary range reflects the lowest and highest base salary applicable to this role across our U.S. locations. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors. As a result, the salary offered for a specific location will fall within a narrower range than the overall range displayed in this posting. This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What's in it for you:

• In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating