Claims Manager, Environmental & Products

Markel • Richmond, VA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! This position will be responsible for managing a team of claims examiners possessing varied experience levels. This position will oversee the resolution of claims with low to high complexity and provide direction, coaching, and training. This position will report to the Senior Director of claims and be responsible for conveying the organization’s objectives and priorities to staff and measure progress towards stated goals. Job Description Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims Direct and monitor assignments of new loss activity for environmental claims Review and approve correspondence and reports including coverage position letters and Large Loss Reports Review and approve reserves and settlements in excess of the authority of the handling specialist Make recommendations concerning reserve changes to Director or Senior Management Participate in review and discussion of large loss activity in the environmental book with interested stakeholders (UW, PL, Actuarial, Executive Management) Ensure that team adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal performance objectives Assess and evaluate individual specialist and team performance, provide feedback and develop training needs Prepare and distribute reports by collecting and summarizing information Assist in preparation of budgets, evaluation of expenses and assess resource needs Foster and encourage strong relationships with internal stakeholders (UW, PL, Actuarial) Promote and enhance strong relationships with customers and channel partners Participate in special projects as requested Travel to other claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences as required

Requirements

• 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) or I-Lead or other Management Training
• Minimum of 10 years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong desire for continuous improvement
• A willingness to train and develop more junior associates to prepare them for more senior-level claims handling roles
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus
• Prior claims management experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
• Direct and monitor assignments of new loss activity for environmental claims
• Review and approve correspondence and reports including coverage position letters and Large Loss Reports
• Review and approve reserves and settlements in excess of the authority of the handling specialist
• Make recommendations concerning reserve changes to Director or Senior Management
• Participate in review and discussion of large loss activity in the environmental book with interested stakeholders (UW, PL, Actuarial, Executive Management)
• Ensure that team adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal performance objectives
• Assess and evaluate individual specialist and team performance, provide feedback and develop training needs
• Prepare and distribute reports by collecting and summarizing information
• Assist in preparation of budgets, evaluation of expenses and assess resource needs
• Foster and encourage strong relationships with internal stakeholders (UW, PL, Actuarial)
• Promote and enhance strong relationships with customers and channel partners
• Participate in special projects as requested
• Travel to other claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences as required

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees