Senior Claims Examiner, Management Liability, Employment

Markel•Chicago, IL

1d•$78,000 - $134,090•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Claims Examiner handles moderate- to high-complexity and moderate- to high-exposure management liability claims, including claims that may involve disputes resolved through mediation or litigation. The role manages claims from initial coverage inquiry through liability assessment, when relevant, and quantum analysis, with the goal of timely, accurate resolution and mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure. The examiner communicates developments and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, makes decisions within their authority with minimal oversight, and provides training and technical guidance to team members. The position handles primary and excess management liability claims, including directors and officers (D&O), employment practices liability (EPL), and fiduciary liability claims. It investigates coverage, makes and communicates coverage determinations, manages nationwide litigation and defense counsel, and works with underwriting and internal claims partners as needed. Markel offers a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. U.S. work authorization is required; Markel does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 3–5+ years of management liability claims or litigation experience is preferred.
A college degree and/or professional designation is required.
U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
Excess liability claims or litigation experience, including quota share, first layer, and high layer, is a plus.
Management liability claims or litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate, negotiate, and settle complex primary and excess policy management liability claims, including D&O, EPL, and fiduciary liability.
Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess management liability policies, make coverage determinations, draft routine and complex coverage correspondence, communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders, and manage claims involving coverage litigation.
Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct, and manage defense counsel; and work proactively toward economical and timely claim resolution.
Assist internal claims vendor management, disbursement, and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment, and collection issues.
Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and report significant developments.
Promptly communicate adverse case developments to the Claims Manager and provide information about pertinent issues affecting product lines.
Collaborate with the team; analyze and communicate complex issues, recognize alternative approaches, and develop action plans orally and in writing.
Manage TPA relationships, including reporting responsibilities.
Maintain and follow internal guidelines and procedures, including reporting requirements.
Contribute to initiatives, discussions, and action plans initiated by the Claims Manager.
Participate in broker-related meetings as required.
Participate in ongoing training and development as directed by the Claims Manager.
Provide training and serve as a technical referral point for other team members.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance plan options for full-time employees.
Multiple dental insurance plan options for full-time employees.
Multiple vision insurance plan options for full-time employees.
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.
The position may be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.