Executive Claims Examiner- Executive Liability

Markel Corporation • Chicago, IL

51d

About The Position

What part will you play? 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 an acknowledged technical expert and be responsible for the resolution of high complexity and high exposure Public Company D&O and Financial Institutions D&O and E&O claims. The position will have significant responsibility for decision making and work autonomously within their authority.

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, RPLU) or I-Lead or other Management Training
• Public Company D&O, Financial Institutions D&O and E&O, Financial Advisors, and/or Management Liability Claims handling experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of claims handling 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
• 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
• Public Company D&O, Financial Institutions D&O and E&O, Financial Advisors, and/or Management Liability Claims handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
• Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure
• Sets timely reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor
• Negotiates and settles claims either directly or indirectly
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
• Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal Claims Quality Performance Objectives
• Assists in training and mentoring of examiners
• Serves as technical resource to subordinates and others in the organization.
• Reviews and approves correspondence,s reports and authority requests as directed by supervisor
• Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
• Travel to 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.
• 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: Executive
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees