Senior Construction Claims Strategist & Litigation Expert

Markel; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO & holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Markel is seeking a Senior Claims Examiner in the United States with a focus on complex coverage and liability assessment, reserve management, and expert coordination. The role involves mediation, litigation, and high-stakes decision making within authority limits.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of claims handling experience, a law background or advanced degree preferred, and a license to adjust claims. Comprehensive benefits and a path to expert leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus.
• Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license.
• Industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU) or participation in industry training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents.
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions.
• Prepares coverage position letters and refers suspicious losses to SIU.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and damages.
• Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine insured's exposure.
• Sets reserves within authority or recommends reserve changes to manager.
• Negotiates and settles claims typically in litigation within authority.
• Presents at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters on cases going to trial.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Negotiation

Autonomy

Customer service

Litigation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD/advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Markel is seeking a Senior Claims Examiner in the United States with a focus on complex coverage and liability assessment, reserve management, and expert coordination. The role involves mediation, litigation, and high-stakes decision making within authority limits.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of claims handling experience, a law background or advanced degree preferred, and a license to adjust claims. Comprehensive benefits and a path to expert leadership are offered.