Senior Claims Examiner, Programs

Markel

. Investigate, negotiate, and settle complex primary and excess policy casualty claims, including negligence, premises liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $134,090 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing and settling complex casualty claims, including coverage analysis and litigation management. Proficient in communicating coverage positions and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve efficient claim resolutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Casualty Claims ManagementCoverage AnalysisLitigation ManagementExcellent Communication SkillsInsurance Coverage Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Negligence ClaimsPremises LiabilityCommercial Automobile ClaimsConstruction Bodily InjuryConstruction Defect ClaimsProduct LiabilitySexual Assault ClaimsContractual Obligations AnalysisLoss and Expense Reserves ManagementSettlement Value Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborative WorkIndependent Case ManagementTraining and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Designations

Industry Keywords

Casualty InsuranceExcess Liability PoliciesClaims ResolutionInsurance CoverageThird-Party AdministratorsManaging General AgentsManaging General Underwriters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, negotiate, and settle complex primary and excess policy casualty claims, including negligence, premises 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 and draft routine coverage correspondence
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
Work toward expeditious and economical claim resolution
Assist internal business partners with defense counsel, bill payment, and collection issues
Communicate with underwriting regarding claims and significant developments
Communicate adverse case developments and pertinent professional liability product-line issues to management
Analyze and convey summaries of complex issues and develop action plans
Maintain internal guidelines, procedures, and reporting requirements
Contribute to management initiatives, discussions, and action plans
Participate in agent-related functions and meetings
Provide training and serve as a technical referral point for other team members
Participate in ongoing training and development of claims examiners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 6+ 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; professional designations preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Sound comprehension of insurance coverage under casualty liability and excess liability policies
Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans
Experience determining contractual obligations, conducting insurance coverage analyses, and performing investigations; insurance coverage litigation experience is a plus
Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves, and evaluate settlement values
Ability to work collaboratively and independently manage a caseload
Travel required as necessary (approximately 10-20%)
US Work Authorization required
Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future

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
Travel as necessary (approximately 10-20%)