Executive Claims Examiner

Markel

Executive Claims Examiner resolving high complexity casualty claims for Markel Group. Overseeing nationwide litigation and managing coverage determinations in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRichmond • Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,520 - $134,090 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy casualty claims including negligence, premise liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault
Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess casualty insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation
Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist internal business partners, including claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues
Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments
Promptly communicate with management on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting professional liability product lines
Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Analyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in written form
Maintain and adhere to internal guidelines and procedures
Ensure proper adherence to internal reporting requirements
Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by management
Participate in agent related functions and meetings as required
Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10+ years of casualty claims or litigation experience required
Experience managing, overseeing, and partnering with third-party administrators, managing general agents, and/or managing general underwriters is a plus
College degree required and professional designations preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Sound comprehension of insurance coverage posed by casualty liability and excess liability policies
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
Insurance coverage litigation experience a plus
Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values
Work collaboratively and as team player willing to assist within the Unit and Casualty Division as needed
Ability to proactively and independently manage a caseload
Travel required as necessary (approximately 10-20%)
US Work Authorization required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefit programs
Multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

casualty claimslitigation managementinsurance coverage analysiscontractual obligations determinationsettlement evaluationloss and expense reserves managementcoverage litigationinvestigationspolicy coverage determinationsclaims vendor management

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationcollaborative teamworkanalytical skillsproblem-solvingaction plan developmentindependent managementproactive approachadaptabilitytraining and development

Certifications

college degreeprofessional designations