Sr. Claims Examiner​/Executive Claims Examiner, Medical Malpractice

* 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 reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager
* Negotiates and settles claims either directly or indirectly
* Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
* Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations
* Assist in training and mentoring of specialists, particularly in the excess and reinsurance business
* Serves as technical resource to subordinates and others in the organization
* Review and approve correspondence, reports and authority requests as directed by manager
* Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
* Travel to mediations, trials, and conferences as required
* Represents Markel’s claims expertise on external panels and industry forums
* Coordinates loss information for senior business stakeholders and presents during monthly/quarterly business meetings
* Contributes to maintenance of claims guidelines and best practice procedures
* Delivers technical training to colleagues and external contacts as appropriate
* Ensures effective vendor and litigation management on claims with a focus on minimizing indemnity exposure and mitigating vendor and legal expense
* Steps in for manager to assume managerial duties when manager is unavailable or requires assistance
* 7-10+ years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Experience handling high exposure bodily injury healthcare claims
* Market leading specialist knowledge within healthcare lines
* Expert policy language skills enabling accurate and consistent policy wording interpretation
* Experience in negotiation, mediation and arbitrations
* Experience in conducting technical claims audits and effectively following up on findings
* Ability to manage claims outside of local jurisdiction where appropriate, including understanding of laws and regulations
* Strong senior stakeholder management experience, both internal (underwriting, distribution, actuarial, finance and executive management) and external (brokers, major account clients)
* Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
* Ability to lead within a team environment
* Strong presentation skills
* 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

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 salary for the Executive Claims Examiner position is $97,520 - $134,090 with a 25% bonus potential.
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* Who we are:

** 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.
** We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
**** We enjoy the everyday | We think further
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* What’s in it for you:

** In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
* 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…