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This position will be responsible for the investigation and resolution of lower complexity and lower exposure claims. Under general supervision, this position will be able to manage a full claim workload with limited oversight and will be responsible for making sound decisions within delegated authority. Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations in states where applicable.. Minimal travel required.

What you'll be doing:

Handle non-litigated property damage liability claims with damages up to an estimated amount of $50,000 and litigated property damage liability claims with damages up to an estimated $35,000.
Handle minor non-litigated bodily injury claims with anticipated value of $25,000 or less in all jurisdictions
This position will be responsible for handling minor product liability and/or construction defect claims.
Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
Ability to draft coverage position letters. Will not be responsible for handling claims involving complex coverage issues;
Identify losses which should be reported to SIU.
Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of
Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure
Sets reserves within authority or makes recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager
Negotiates and settles claims within authority of up to $50,000
Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
Provides excellent and professional customer service to insureds while maintaining a high level of production.
Ability to serve as a mentor to entry level associates;
As necessary will attend local mediations.

What we're looking for:

Education

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Advanced degree, or focused technical degree a plus

Certification

Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license within 45 days of employment
Successful completion of basic insurance courses or achievement of industry designation is a plus (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU)

Work Experience

Minimum of two to five years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of insurance industry or claims handling preferred
Successful completion of two years as an Associate Claims Examiner preferred.

Skill Sets

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong desire for continuous improvement

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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

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

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.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected].

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].

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