Senior Claims Examiner

Markel

. Resolve personal lines marine bodily injury claims of all complexities .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRichmond • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $134,090 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resolving personal lines marine bodily injury claims, including coverage analysis, legal liability assessment, and negotiation. Capable of managing complex claims while effectively communicating with stakeholders and mentoring team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Marine Bodily Injury Claims HandlingCoverage AnalysisVendor ManagementNegotiation and Settlement SkillsTechnical Training and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Claims ResolutionLegal Liability AssessmentQuantum AnalysisCoverage Position Letters PreparationDamage AssessmentReserve SettingSubrogation IdentificationClaims InvestigationClaims ReportingService Level Agreement Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam CollaborationMentoringProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Personal Lines InsuranceIndemnity Exposure MitigationLitigation ManagementClaims LifecycleMediations and Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Resolve personal lines marine bodily injury claims of all complexities
Handle claims from coverage inquiry through legal liability assessment, quantum analysis, and timely resolution
Mitigate indemnity and expense exposure while communicating developments and outcomes to stakeholders
Identify potential subrogation avenues
Confirm claim coverage by reviewing policies and supporting documents
Direct and monitor assignments to experts and outside counsel
Manage vendors and litigation on moderate- to high-complexity claims
Analyze coverage and communicate coverage positions; prepare coverage position letters
Investigate losses and assess damages
Meet service level agreements and respond to inquiries throughout the claim lifecycle
Evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and insured exposure
Set reserves within authority or recommend reserve changes
Negotiate and settle claims
Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing information
Present higher-exposure cases at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters
Participate in special projects and assist team members
Deliver technical training and mentor colleagues
Coordinate loss information and present it to business stakeholders, underwriters, and insureds when applicable
Travel to mediations, trials, and conferences as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Work Authorization required
Markel does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future
Experience handling moderate to complex personal lines marine bodily injury claims
Ability to resolve claims from coverage inquiry through legal liability assessment and quantum analysis
Knowledge of coverage analysis and preparation of coverage position letters
Experience directing and monitoring experts and outside counsel
Effective vendor and litigation management
Investigation, claims handling, negotiation, and settlement skills
Ability to evaluate coverage, liability, and damages
Ability to set reserves within authority or recommend reserve changes
Ability to present information to senior claims leaders, underwriters, and business stakeholders
Ability to deliver technical training and mentor colleagues
Ability to travel to mediations, trials, and conferences as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Annual incentive plan eligibility