Senior Claims Examiner Construction Defect
Senior Claims Examiner Construction Defect
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Job Description
What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problemsolvers. Were 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 moderate to high complexity and moderate to high exposure claims which can be subject to disputes that must be resolved in mediation or litigation. The primary purpose of this job is to handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment (where relevant) and quantum analysis to timely and accurate resolution; ensuring mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure while communicating developments and outcomes as necessary to all internal and external stakeholders. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work with minimal oversight and will provide training and be a technical referral point for other team members.Responsibilities
- Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
- Conducts coordinates and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
- Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
- Contributes to maintenance of claims guidelines and best practice procedures
- Coordinates loss information for business stakeholders and presents information during meetings with underwriters and/or insureds when applicable
- Delivers technical training to colleagues and external contacts as appropriate
- Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel ensures effective vendor and litigation management on moderate to high complexity claims including demonstrable savings
- Evaluates information on coverage liability and damages to determine the extent of insureds exposure
- Negotiates and settles claims typically in litigation either directly or indirectly
- Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
- Prepare coverage position letters on matters typically in litigation without assistance of outside coverage counsel.
- Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
- Present at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters on cases going to trial
- Provides timely service throughout the life cycle of the claim by meeting all service level agreements initiating timely contact to all appropriate parties and responding to incoming inquiries according to company policy and procedures.
- Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager
- Travel to mediations trials and conferences as required
- Utilizes acceptable investigation claims handling and settlement techniques that achieve cost effective and timely closure results by obtaining reviewing and analyzing documentation policy provisions and other records.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license.
- Participation in industry training opportunities (CLM Claim College Munich Re Training FDCC etc.
- Minimum of 5 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Markel offers hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days remote and fully remote option for this opening. Your location distance will determine the working schedule.
Skill Sets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment
- Experience in negotiation mediations and monitoring trials
- Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
- Strong litigation management skills are required including the ability to provide direction and guidance to defense attorneys and other experts while controlling expenses.
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel Outlook Power Point Word)
- Knowledge of tort and contract law
- Strong desire for continuous improvement
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 jobrelevant education jobrelevant experience training licensure demonstrated competencies geographic location and other factors. The national average salary for the Senior Claims Examiner Excess Claims Bodily Injury & Property Damage is $83600 $110760 with 15 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.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats 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 fulltime 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.
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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Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information sickle cell trait or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; marital status civil union status domestic partnership status familial status or family responsibilities; military or veteran status including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance height or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during nonwork hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
