Senior Claims Examiner

Markel

Senior Claims Examiner at Markel handling complex claims and legal assessments. Responsible for negotiating settlements and directing investigations in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeIllinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $107,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment and quantum analysis
Confirm coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents
Analyze coverage and communicate coverage positions
Prepare coverage position letters and refer suspicious losses to SIU
Conduct, coordinate, and direct investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
Direct assignments to experts and outside counsel
Evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine extent of insured's exposure
Set reserves within authority or make claim recommendations
Negotiate and settle claims typically in litigation
Present at roundtables to senior claims leaders
Participate in special projects and may be assigned project lead for larger projects
Represent Markel at mediations, trials, and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license
Successful achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU)
Minimum of 5 years of claims handling experience
Successful completion of 3 years as a Claims Examiner
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
Strong litigation management skills
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off
Corporate holidays and floating holidays
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims handlingcoverage analysisquantum analysislitigation managementnegotiationinvestigationclaims assessmentreserves settingproject managementclaims adjusting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem solvingorganizationtime managementcommunication skillsautonomyleadershippresentation skillscollaborationadaptability

Certifications

claims adjuster licenseINSIEAAICARMSCLACPCU