Senior Executive Claims Examiner - Environmental & Liability

Markel Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Markel is seeking an Executive Claims Examiner to join the EPLS Claims team. You will manage highly complex environmental and professional liability claims, conduct coverage analysis, and oversee litigation, working closely with underwriting and product teams in a hybrid environment.

The role requires a JD or advanced degree and 8–10 years of casualty claims experience, with CPCU/AIC/SCLA or equivalent considered a plus. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 8–10 years of complex casualty claims handling experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in coverage analysis and interpretation of specialty insurance policies.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing complex litigation and overseeing outside counsel.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, AIC, SCLA, or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of complex environmental, products liability, life sciences, toxic tort, professional liability, and general liability claims.
• Analyze policy language and coverage issues, including reservation of rights letters, DISCLAIMERS, and coverage position recommendations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure to establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves.
• Direct and oversee defense counsel, coverage counsel, consultants, and experts.
• Develop and execute claim handling strategies to achieve optimal claim outcomes.
• Conduct detailed coverage investigations and assess potential coverage defenses and indemnity obligations.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements within granted authority and present settlement recommendations for higher authority review when required.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting, product development, and risk management teams on emerging issues and loss trends.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or advanced degree

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel is seeking an Executive Claims Examiner to join the EPLS Claims team. You will manage highly complex environmental and professional liability claims, conduct coverage analysis, and oversee litigation, working closely with underwriting and product teams in a hybrid environment.

The role requires a JD or advanced degree and 8–10 years of casualty claims experience, with CPCU/AIC/SCLA or equivalent considered a plus. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential.