Senior Claims Examiner, Lawyers and Financial Advisors Professional Liability
Markel · Chicago, United States +3 · 25d ago
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This position will be responsible for the resolution of moderate to high complexity and moderate to high exposure claims which can be subject to disputes that must be resolved in mediation or litigation. The primary purpose of this job is to handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment (where relevant) and quantum analysis, to timely and accurate resolution; ensuring mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure while communicating developments and outcomes as necessary to all internal and external stakeholders. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work with minimal oversight and will provide training and be a technical referral point for other team members.Responsibilities:
- Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy professional liability claims for lawyers, accountants and financial advisors insureds.
- Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess professional liability insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
- Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist Company claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues.
- Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments.
- Promptly communicate with Claims Manager on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting the lawyers, accountants and financial advisors professional liability product lines.
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Analyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in written form.
- Maintain and adhere to Markel’s guidelines and procedures.
- Ensure proper adherence to internal reporting requirements.
- Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by the Claims Manager.
- Participate in agent related functions and meetings as required.
- Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners as indicated by Claims Manager.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional liability claims or litigation experience preferred. Excess liability (quota share, first layer and high layer) 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 policies.
- Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans.
- 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.
- Work collaboratively and as team player willing to assist within the Unit and Professional Liability Division as needed.
- Ability to proactively self-manage a caseload.
- Travel required as necessary (approximately 10%).
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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.
Pay information:
The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $134,090. The posted salary range reflects the lowest and highest base salary applicable to this role across our U.S. locations. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors. As a result, the salary offered for a specific location will fall within a narrower range than the overall range displayed in this posting. This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.
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.
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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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