Claims Examiner II, Lawyers and Financial Advisors

Markel

Claims Examiner handling liability claims against legal and financial professionals. Investigating, negotiating, and resolving claims with emphasis on effective communication and collaboration.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,400 - $85,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, negotiate and settle primary and excess policy professional liability claims against lawyers and financial advisors
Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess professional liability insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft coverage correspondence
Effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders
Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel
Proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims
Promptly communicate with Claims Manager on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting product lines

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree, professional designation and/or related job experience required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans
Experience in determining contractual obligations, insurance coverage analyses, and investigations
Ability to manage litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values
Ability to proactively self-manage a high volume caseload
Travel required as necessary (approximately 5%)
US Work Authorization required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

insurance coverage analysislitigation managementclaims negotiationpolicy analysiscoverage determinationsettlement evaluationcontractual obligation assessment

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingself-managementaction plan development

Certifications

college degreeprofessional designation