Manager, Claims

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 managing a team of team of examiners handling a variety of excess non-construction claims involving bodily injury and property damage. This position will oversee the resolution of claims with low to high complexity and provide direction, coaching, and training. This position will report to a Senior Director in the Casualty Claims group and be responsible for conveying the organization’s objectives and priorities to staff and measure progress towards stated goals.ResponsibilitiesMonitor and direct new loss assignments for excess non-construction claimsConfirm coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claimsReview and approve correspondence and reports including coverage position letters and Large Loss ReportsReview and approve reserves and settlements in excess of the authority of the handling examinerAssess and evaluate individual examiner and team performance, provide feedback, and address training needsMake recommendations concerning reserve changes to senior managementParticipate in review and discussion of large loss activity in the construction book with interested stakeholders (Underwriting, Actuarial, Executive Management)Ensure that team adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal performance objectivesPrepare and distribute reports by collecting and summarizing informationAssist in preparation of budgets, evaluation of expenses, and assessment of resource needsFoster and encourage strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Underwriting, Actuarial)Assist in identifying industry and coverage trendsPromote and enhance strong relationships with customers and channel partnersParticipate in special projects as requestedTravel to other claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences as requiredEducationBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceJD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree preferredCertificationMust have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster licenseInsurance certifications or affiliation with industry group preferredWork ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience in managing claims examiners at the Senior Claims Examiner and/or Executive Claims Examiner level#LI-Hybrid#LI-SYUS Work AuthorizationUS 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 $91,500.00 - $190,500.00. 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. 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. 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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 View email address on click.appcast.io. No agencies please.SummaryLocation: Plano TX; Omaha NE; New York NY; Rosemont IL; Red Bank NJ; Chicago IL; Alpharetta GA; Richmond, VAType: Full time