Senior Claims Specialist, General Liability

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

This position will be responsible for the resolution of high complexity and high exposure claims. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work with minimal oversight.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience handling moderate to high exposure general liability BI and PD claims and/or a legal background as a practicing attorney with litigation or coverage experience is required
• Analyzes complex coverage issues and communicates coverage positions
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
• Directs and monitors assignments to outside counsel and experts
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager
• Negotiates and settles claims either directly or indirectly
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
• Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations
• Participates in special projects and assists other team members as needed
• Travel to mediations, trials, and conferences as required

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong desire for continuous improvement 

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life. 
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. 
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.  
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.  

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The base salary range for the Sr. Claims Specialist position is $90k - $120k/year with a 25% bonus potential.

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