Senior Claims Examiner – Professional Liability, Lawyers and Financial Advisors

• Investigate, negotiate, and settle complex primary and excess policy professional liability claims for lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess professional liability insurance policies
• Make coverage determinations and draft routine and complex 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 resolution of claims
• Assist claims vendor management, disbursement, and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment, and collection issues
• Communicate with underwriting regarding claims and significant developments
• Communicate adverse case developments and pertinent product-line issues to the Claims Manager
• Maintain and adhere to Markel guidelines and procedures
• Adhere to internal reporting requirements
• Implement initiatives, discussions, and action plans from the Claims Manager
• Participate in agent-related functions and meetings
• Provide training and serve as a technical referral point for team members
• Participate in ongoing training and development of claims examiners

• 3+ years of professional liability claims or litigation experience preferred
• Excess liability (quota share, first layer and high layer) claims or litigation experience a plus
• College degree and/or professional designation required; JD preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound comprehension of insurance coverage posed by professional liability policies
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues verbally and in writing
• Ability to recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans
• Experience determining contractual obligations, analyzing insurance coverage, and conducting investigations
• Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves, and evaluate settlement values
• Ability to work collaboratively and assist within the Unit and Professional Liability Division
• Ability to proactively self-manage a caseload
• Approximately 10% travel required as necessary
• US Work Authorization required
• Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex professional liability claims, including coverage analysis, litigation management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in negotiating settlements and adhering to insurance guidelines while providing training and support to team members.

• Professional Liability Claims Management
• Litigation Experience
• Coverage Analysis
• Excellent Communication Skills
• JD Preferred

• Claims Investigation
• Coverage Determination
• Litigation Management
• Contractual Obligation Analysis
• Loss and Expense Reserve Setting
• Settlement Value Evaluation
• Claims Vendor Management
• Legal Collections
• Action Plan Development
• Insurance Coverage Comprehension

• Collaborative Work
• Proactive Self-Management
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Training and Mentoring

• College Degree
• Professional Designation

• Excess Liability Claims
• Insurance Policies
• Claims Management
• Markel Guidelines
• Claims Reporting Requirements