Senior Claims Examiner, Ocean Marine Claims

Markel

Senior Claims Examiner handling moderate to high complexity ocean marine bodily injury and property damage claims at Markel Group. Ensuring timely and accurate resolution while supporting team members with training.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $107,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in ocean marine claims management, including coverage analysis, negotiation, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in policy language interpretation and vendor management, with a strong focus on analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.

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Claims Adjuster LicenseOcean Marine Claims ManagementNegotiation and SettlementAnalytical Problem SolvingVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Claims ResolutionCoverage AnalysisLegal Liability AssessmentQuantum AnalysisClaims ExaminationPolicy Language InterpretationInvestigation of Loss FactsMediation and ArbitrationClaims Strategy DirectionContinuous File Handling Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationStrong Organization SkillsTime Management SkillsAbility to Influence Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Certifications & Qualifications

Claims Adjuster License

Industry Keywords

Ocean MarineGeneral LiabilityCommercial AutoClaims ExaminerTechnical Claims Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the resolution of moderate to high complexity ocean marine bodily injury and property damage claims
Handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment and quantum analysis
Communicating developments and outcomes to all internal and external stakeholders
Training and providing referral support for other team members
Analyze coverage and communicates coverage positions
Prepare coverage position letters
Conduct investigations into loss facts and damages
Initiating timely contact to appropriate parties throughout the claim's lifecycle
Evaluating information on coverage, liability, and damage
Negotiate and settle claims directly or indirectly
Present at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license in all states
Minimum of 5+ years of ocean marine, general liability or equivalent combination of education and experience in insurance,
Successful completion of 5 years as a Claims Examiner
Commercial auto experience a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Experience in negotiation, mediations, arbitrations and monitoring trials on higher value complex claims
Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
Strong vendor management skills
Well-developed and advanced expertise and knowledge in most technically complex claims topics
Policy language skills enabling accurate and consistent policy wording interpretation
Experience in effectively following up on recommendations from technical claims audits and continuous file handling improvement.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Corporate holidays
Floating holidays
Parental leave