Claims Manager, Prompt Resolution Team

Overview

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

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This position will be responsible for managing a team of Claims Examiners handling a wide variety of general liability claims. This position will report to the Director of General Liability claims and be responsible for conveying the organization’s objectives and priorities to staff and measure progress towards stated goals.

• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
• Direct and monitor assignments of new loss activity for 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 examiner
• Make recommendations concerning reserve changes to Director or Senior Management
• Participate in review and discussion of 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 examiners 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, including Underwriting and Actuarial
• Promote and enhance strong relationships with internal and external customers and partners
• Participate in special projects as requested
• Travel to other claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences as required

• 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

• Minimum of 10 years of claims handling and claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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 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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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 match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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