Claims Specialist I

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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.

Join us and play your part in something special!

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.

• Handle non-litigated property damage liability with damages up to an estimated amount of $50,000.
• Handle litigated property damage liability with damages up to an estimated amount of $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 product liability matters 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 more complex coverage issues;
• Identify losses which should be reported to SIU.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
• 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.

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.
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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.

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.

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