Senior Claims Examiner, Construction

Responsibilities

• Handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment and quantum analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate resolution of claims and communicate developments to stakeholders
• Confirm coverage of claims by reviewing policies and submitted documents
• Prepare coverage position letters and refer suspicious losses to SIU
• Conduct, coordinate, and direct investigations into loss facts and extent of damages
• Direct and monitor assignments to experts and outside counsel
• Evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine insured's exposure
• Set reserves within authority and recommend reserve changes to manager
• Negotiate and settle claims typically in litigation within authority
• Present at round tables to senior claims leaders on cases going to trial
• Participate in special projects and may lead larger projects
• Represent Markel at mediations, trials, and conferences
• Analyze loss information for business stakeholders and present findings during meetings
• Serve as a technical resource to underwriting and assist with drafting policy wording
• Assist in training new hires and providing guidance to others

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus
• Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license
• Successful achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU)
• Participation in industry training opportunities (CLM Claim College, Munich Re Training, FDCC, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of 3 years as a Claims Examiner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment
• Experience in negotiation, mediations and monitoring trials
• Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
• Strong litigation management skills are required including the ability to provide direction and guidance to defense attorneys and other experts while controlling expenses.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
• Knowledge of tort and contract law
• Strong desire for continuous improvement