Senior Professional Liability Claims Examiner – Lawyers

Markel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays & floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking an experienced professional liability claims professional in Boston, MA to resolve moderate to high complexity claims with mediation or litigation, from coverage enquiry through liability assessment. The role requires independent decision-making, training others, and collaboration across underwriting, vendor management, and external counsel.

The position offers growth within a respected insurance and reinsurance organization with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional liability claims or litigation experience preferred.
• College degree and/or professional designation required, JD preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound comprehension of insurance coverage posed by professional liability policies.
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans.
• Experience in determining contractual obligations, insurance coverage analyses, and investigations.
• Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values.
• Travel required as necessary (approximately 10%).

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy professional liability claims for lawyers, accountants and financial advisors insureds.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess professional liability insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
• Manage litigation nationwide; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; work toward expeditious and economical resolution; assist in vendor management, disbursement and collections issues.
• Communicate with underwriting to manage claims and alert of significant developments.
• Provide information to Claims Manager on adverse case developments affecting professional liability product lines.
• Convey summations of complex issues, identify alternative approaches and develop action plans orally and in writing.
• Maintain Markel’s guidelines and procedures; adhere to internal reporting requirements.
• Contribute to initiatives and action plans brought forth by Claims Manager; participate in agent functions as required.
• Assist in ongoing training and development of the claims examiners as indicated by Claims Manager.

Skills

Professional liability claims

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Insurance coverage knowledge

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Markel Group is seeking an experienced professional liability claims professional in Boston, MA to resolve moderate to high complexity claims with mediation or litigation, from coverage enquiry through liability assessment. The role requires independent decision-making, training others, and collaboration across underwriting, vendor management, and external counsel.

The position offers growth within a respected insurance and reinsurance organization with a comprehensive benefits package and