Senior Claims Specialist - Construction

* Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
* Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
* Prepares coverage position letters on matters (without assistance of outside coverage counsel) and refers suspicious losses to SIU and assist in the investigation and settling of claim.
* 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 typically in litigation within authority.
* Presents at round tables to senior claims leaders and underwriters on cases going to trial and provides advice/insight on others claims going to trial
* Participates in special projects having an impact on the business. May be assigned project lead for larger projects
* Represents Markel at mediations, trials, and conferences
* Pulls and analyses loss information for business stakeholders and presents information during meetings with underwriters and/or insureds
* Serves as a technical resource to underwriting and assists with drafting policy wording.
* Assists in training of new hires and provides assistance, guidance, and coaching to others within claims department.
* Provides input into maintenance of claims guidelines and best practice procedures
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
* JD , advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus
* Minimum of 5 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Successful completion of 3 years as a Claims Examiner
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Strong organization and time management skills
* Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment
* Experience in negotiation, mediations and monitoring trials
* Ability to influence claims stakeholders and to effectively direct claims strategy
* Strong litigation management skills are required including the ability to provide direction and guidance to defense attorneys and other experts while controlling expenses.
* Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
* Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
* Knowledge of tort and contract law
* 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 position is $73,000 - $107,250 with a 15% 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 match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

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