Executive Claims Examiner

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy claims including legal malpractice
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess professional liability insurance policies
• Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds
• Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims
• Maintain and adhere to Markel’s guidelines and procedures
• Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives
• Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners

• Minimum 4+ years of professional liability claims or litigation experience required
• Excess liability 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 and excess liability policies
• Experience in determining contractual obligations, insurance coverage analyses, and investigations
• Insurance coverage litigation experience a plus
• Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values
• US Work Authorization required

• professional liability claims
• excess liability claims
• litigation management
• insurance coverage analysis
• contractual obligations determination
• settlement evaluation
• loss and expense reserves management
• investigations

• excellent written communication
• excellent oral communication
• negotiation
• analytical skills
• training and development

• JD