Manager, Construction Claims

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This position will be responsible for managing a team of claims examiners possessing varied experience levels. This position will oversee the resolution of construction bodily injury and construction defect 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.

Responsibilities Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims

Direct and monitor assignments of new loss activity for construction bodily injury and construction defect 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 Senior Director or Senior Management Participate in review and discussion of large loss activity in the general liability book with interested stakeholders (Underwriting, 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 (Underwriting, 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus

Certification

Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license

Successful achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU) orI-Lead or other Management Training Qualifications Minimum  of 10 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Successful completion of 5 years as a Senior Claims Specialist or Executive Claims Specialist a plus 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

Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.#LI-Hybrid#LI-SYUS Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary range for the Manager, Claims is $97,520 - $134,090 with 25% incentive.

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Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

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