Senior Complex Claims Examiner (Hybrid)

Markel Corporation; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Corporation, a Fortune 500 global insurer, seeks a seasoned claim professional to resolve moderate to high complexity claims across environmental and general liability lines. You will assess coverage, negotiate settlements, and guide defense teams to optimize outcomes.

You will collaborate with underwriting and risk management to identify trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely resolutions with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or other advanced degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of complex casualty claims handling experience.
• Strong knowledge of coverage analysis and interpretation of policies.
• Experience managing litigated claims and working with outside counsel.

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 and coverage position recommendations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure to establish claims reserves.
• Direct and oversee defense counsel, coverage counsel, consultants, and experts as appropriate.
• Develop and execute claim handling strategies to drive timely outcomes.
• Prepare claim summaries and management updates; monitor litigation budgets.

Skills

Casualty claims handling

Coverage analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel Corporation, a Fortune 500 global insurer, seeks a seasoned claim professional to resolve moderate to high complexity claims across environmental and general liability lines. You will assess coverage, negotiate settlements, and guide defense teams to optimize outcomes.

You will collaborate with underwriting and risk management to identify trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely resolutions with minimal oversight.