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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
- Handles moderate to complex claims from inception to resolution with a focus on Commercial Property, Builders Risk and Contractors' Equipment.
- Effectively manages vendors.
- Analyzes complex coverage and prepares letters as needed.
- Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages.
- Provides timely service throughout the life cycle of the claim, initiating timely contact to all appropriate parties, and responding to incoming inquiries according to company policy and procedures.
- 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 within authority or makes recommendation to manager if outside authority.
- Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information as needed.
- Participates in special projects or assists other team members as needed.
- Primarily works from home and/or office but some travel may be required (less than 25%).
- Coordinates loss information for business stakeholders and presents information during meetings with underwriters and/or insureds when applicable.
- Delivers technical training and/or provides mentorship to colleagues.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus.
Certification
- Must have adjuster license.
- Successful achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU) a plus.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 7-15 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in insurance.
- Successful completion of 5 years as a Claims Specialist.
Skill Sets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Experience in negotiation, mediations, arbitrations and monitoring trials on higher value complex claims.
- Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy.
- Strong vendor management skills are required including the ability to provide direction and guidance to defense attorneys, independent adjusters, building consultants, forensic accountants and other experts while controlling expenses.
- Ability to assist with technical training to team claim handlers as needed.
- Well-developed and advanced expertise and knowledge in most technically complex claims topics.
- Policy comprehension enabling accurate and consistent policy interpretation.
- Experience in effectively following up on recommendations from technical claims audits and continuous file handling improvement.
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word).
- Ability to work in a team environment.
US Work Authorization
- US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Pay information:
The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary for the Sr. Claims Examiner is $80,568 - $101,530 with 25% bonus potential.
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.
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