Senior Marine Bodily Injury Claims Specialist

Markel; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Optional life, disability, and AD&D

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel in the United States is seeking an experienced claims professional to resolve personal lines marine bodily injury claims across complexities. You will manage coverage, liability, and quantum analyses to timely resolutions and mitigate indemnity exposure.

The role involves directing outside counsel, coordinating investigations, and providing training and mentorship to teammates, with regular travel to mediations and trials. A college degree and marine insurance knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of claims or relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of bodily injury claims, including litigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Experience in determining contractual obligations, coverage analysis, liability analysis, and investigations.
• Ability to direct and manage outside vendors, including surveyors and outside counsel.
• Ability to manage complex injury exposures, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values.
• Ability to proactively self-manage an active caseload.
• Travel required (10-15%).
• Non-traditional work schedule may be required.
• College degree and/or professional designation preferred.
• Knowledge of marine insurance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Typically handles moderate to complex exposure personal lines marine bodily injury claims.
• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims.
• Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel, ensuring vendor and litigation management on moderate to high complexity claims with demonstrable savings.
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions; prepares coverage position letters.
• Uses investigation and settlement techniques to achieve cost-effective, timely closures with supporting records.
• Coordinates loss investigations and assesses damages.
• Provides timely service across the lifecycle of the claim and meets service levels.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine insured exposure.
• Sets reserves within authority or recommends reserve changes; negotiates and settles claims.
• Prepares reports by summarizing information.
• Present at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters on high exposure cases.
• Participates in projects or assists team members as requested.
• Mentors colleagues and delivers technical training as needed.
• Travels to mediations, trials, and conferences as required.
• Coordinates loss information for stakeholders and presents in meetings with underwriters/insureds.

Skills

5+ years claims experience

Bodily injury claims knowledge

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Organization & time management

Coverage analysis

Liability analysis

Investigations

Vendor management

Caseload management

Negotiation & settlement

Travel 10-15%

Non-traditional schedule

Marine insurance knowledge

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Markel in the United States is seeking an experienced claims professional to resolve personal lines marine bodily injury claims across complexities. You will manage coverage, liability, and quantum analyses to timely resolutions and mitigate indemnity exposure.

The role involves directing outside counsel, coordinating investigations, and providing training and mentorship to teammates, with regular travel to mediations and trials. A college degree and marine insurance knowledge are preferred.