Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner

Markel; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 82,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO, holidays & parental leave

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking a skilled Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner to resolve high complexity claims across multiple jurisdictions. You will review coverage, manage investigations, and direct experts and outside counsel to resolution, while adhering to regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

The role emphasizes producing accurate reserves and timely settlements, with opportunities to travel for mediations and trials as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred; equivalent insurance industry experience may be substituted.
• California Claims Examiner Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ability to analyze complex coverage, liability, and medical management issues and make sound claim decisions.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims.
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages.
• Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel.
• Evaluates information on coverage, compensability, and medical management to determine the extent of insured's exposure.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager.
• Focus on driving claims to a resolution with a focus of returning the injured back to work.
• Evaluate, Negotiate and settle claim when appropriate.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal Claims Quality Performance Objectives.
• Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested.
• Attend all state specific trainings as scheduled.
• Travel to mediations, trials, and conferences as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Professional development

Claims analysis

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

California Claims Examiner Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel Group is seeking a skilled Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner to resolve high complexity claims across multiple jurisdictions. You will review coverage, manage investigations, and direct experts and outside counsel to resolution, while adhering to regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

The role emphasizes producing accurate reserves and timely settlements, with opportunities to travel for mediations and trials as required.