Markel · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Claims Examiner, Equine & Personal Lines Bodily Injury
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMarkel Group is a fortune 500 company specializing in insurance and reinsurance. The Sr. Claims Examiner will be responsible for managing complex bodily injury claims from coverage inquiry through resolution, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and providing technical guidance to team members.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
Prepares coverage position letters on matters (without assistance of outside coverage counsel) and refers suspicious losses to SIU and assists in the investigation and settling of claim
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 typically in litigation within authority
Presents at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters on cases going to trial and provides advice/insight on others claims going to trial
Participates in special projects having an impact on the business. May be assigned project lead for larger projects
Represents Markel at mediations, trials, and conferences
Pulls and analyses loss information for business stakeholders and presents information during meetings with underwriters and/or insureds
Serves as a technical resource to underwriting and assists with drafting policy wording
Assists in training of new hires and provides assistance, guidance, and coaching to others within claims department
Provides input into maintenance of claims guidelines and best practice procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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 commercial and/or personal lines bodily injury claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 required
Preferred
JD preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Markel
As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Keimig
President & Chief Executive Officer - Markel Surety Corporation
Richard Whitt
Retired, Co-chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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