Executive Claims Examiner
Markel, Red Bank, NJ, United States
Job 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, 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
Assists in training and mentoring of specialists
Serves as technical resource to subordinates and others in the organization
Reviews and approves correspondence, reports and authority requests as directed by manager
Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
Travels to mediations, trials, and conferences as required
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred
Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license
Successful achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU) or I‑Lead or other management training
Minimum of 10 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience handling high‑exposure construction bodily injury and property damage claims
Market‑leading specialist knowledge within casualty construction lines
Expert policy language skills enabling accurate and consistent policy wording interpretation
Experience in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration
Experience in conducting technical claims audits and effectively following up on findings
Ability to manage claims outside of local jurisdiction where appropriate, including understanding of laws and regulations
Strong senior stakeholder management experience, both internal (underwriting, distribution, actuarial, finance and executive management) and external (brokers, major account clients)
Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
Ability to lead within a team environment
Strong presentation skills
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 (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong desire for continuous improvement
Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
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 range for the Executive Claims Examiner position is $97,520 – $134,090 with 25% incentive.
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 non‑work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e‑mail to rarecruiting@markel.com.
No agencies please.
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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, 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
Assists in training and mentoring of specialists
Serves as technical resource to subordinates and others in the organization
Reviews and approves correspondence, reports and authority requests as directed by manager
Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
Travels to mediations, trials, and conferences as required
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred
Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license
Successful achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU) or I‑Lead or other management training
Minimum of 10 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience handling high‑exposure construction bodily injury and property damage claims
Market‑leading specialist knowledge within casualty construction lines
Expert policy language skills enabling accurate and consistent policy wording interpretation
Experience in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration
Experience in conducting technical claims audits and effectively following up on findings
Ability to manage claims outside of local jurisdiction where appropriate, including understanding of laws and regulations
Strong senior stakeholder management experience, both internal (underwriting, distribution, actuarial, finance and executive management) and external (brokers, major account clients)
Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
Ability to lead within a team environment
Strong presentation skills
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 (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong desire for continuous improvement
Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
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 range for the Executive Claims Examiner position is $97,520 – $134,090 with 25% incentive.
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 non‑work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e‑mail to rarecruiting@markel.com.
No agencies please.
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