Senior Environmental Claims Examiner

Markel Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid schedule

Professional development and career增长

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

Markel seeks an Executive Claims Examiner to lead the EPLS Claims team in managing high-exposure environmental, products liability, life sciences, and professional liability claims. This hybrid role involves independent decision-making, collaboration with underwriting and product teams, and oversight of complex litigation.

Applicants should have a JD or equivalent, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of complex casualty claims handling experience.
• Expertise in coverage analysis and specialty policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex environmental and liability claims.
• Analyze policy language and coverage issues and draft recommendations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and reserves; maintain reserves.
• Oversee defense and coverage counsel and experts.
• Develop strategies to achieve favorable claim outcomes.
• Collaborate with underwriting, product development, and risk teams.

Skills

Complex casualty claims handling

Coverage analysis

Negotiation

Litigation oversight

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel seeks an Executive Claims Examiner to lead the EPLS Claims team in managing high-exposure environmental, products liability, life sciences, and professional liability claims. This hybrid role involves independent decision-making, collaboration with underwriting and product teams, and oversight of complex litigation.

Applicants should have a JD or equivalent, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation and analytical skills.