Jobs at Markel

Handles moderate- to high-complexity insurance claims from coverage review through liability assessment, investigation, damages evaluation, negotiation, litigation management, and settlement. Sets reserves, prepares coverage letters and reports, coordinates experts and counsel, communicates with stakeholders, provides technical training, and presents cases to senior leaders and underwriters. Requires claims licensing eligibility, strong analytical and communication skills, and at least five years of claims experience.

Handles moderate- to high-complexity management liability claims, including D&O, EPL, and fiduciary liability matters. Investigates coverage, assesses liability and damages, negotiates settlements, manages litigation and defense counsel, and communicates with policyholders, brokers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders. The role also oversees TPA relationships, supports claims operations, provides technical guidance and training, and contributes to claims initiatives and process improvements.

Investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and settles casualty and specialty insurance claims of moderate complexity. Responsibilities include analyzing policy coverage, assessing liability and damages, managing reserves, overseeing defense counsel and experts, reviewing litigation strategy and costs, negotiating settlements, maintaining claim files, communicating with stakeholders, and escalating significant issues. The role requires 2–4 years of casualty claims experience and operates in a hybrid work environment.

Handles moderate-complexity workers compensation, property damage, and bodily injury claims across multiple jurisdictions. Reviews coverage, analyzes liability and damages, drafts coverage letters, investigates losses, sets reserves, identifies potential SIU referrals, participates in mediations, and provides professional customer service. Requires a claims or equivalent background, applicable licensure, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage claims independently within established authority.

Leads strategic development and execution for the railroad commercial property underwriting business. Oversees underwriting teams, authority, profitability, growth, retention, portfolio aggregation, pricing standards, product strategy, training, quality, and account reviews. Builds relationships with producers, clients, internal departments, and leadership while identifying market and product opportunities. Requires extensive railroad or inland marine underwriting expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, 25% travel, and U.S. work authorization.

Handles moderate to complex personal marine bodily injury claims from coverage review through liability, damages, negotiation, mediation, litigation, and settlement. Reviews policies and evidence, investigates losses, evaluates exposure, sets reserves, manages vendors and counsel, identifies subrogation opportunities, and ensures timely service and compliance with service levels. The role also presents high-exposure cases, supports underwriters and stakeholders, mentors colleagues, delivers technical training, and travels to mediations, trials, and conferences as needed.

Manages a team of claims examiners handling general liability claims. Responsibilities include confirming coverage, overseeing assignments, approving correspondence, reserves, and settlements, monitoring regulatory compliance, evaluating staff performance, supporting training and budgets, preparing reports, and collaborating with underwriting, actuarial, management, customers, and external partners. Travel to claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences is required.

Handles moderate- to high-complexity ocean marine property damage and cargo claims from coverage review through investigation, liability and damages analysis, negotiation, settlement, mediation, or litigation. Manages reserves, vendors, experts, outside counsel, and stakeholder communications while controlling exposure and expenses. Serves as an account contact, presents complex cases to claims leaders and underwriters, and provides technical training and mentorship to colleagues.

Manages high-exposure casualty claims with significant autonomy, analyzing coverage, liability, damages, reserves, litigation strategy, and settlements. Oversees outside counsel, conducts investigations and legal research, advises underwriting on policy language, and presents coverage and litigation developments. The role also mentors claims staff, supports senior management reporting, collaborates across departments, and ensures compliance with fair claims practices and internal quality objectives.

Develop and revise insurance policy forms and endorsements, ensure regulatory compliance, research competitor forms, support filings and implementations, lead form-related projects, train and mentor team members, and provide underwriting and regulatory support.

Serve as regional business development lead for Markel's Central Region retail partners (IL, MI, OH, WI). Build and maintain producer relationships, coordinate producer visits with underwriting and leadership, create and execute regional marketing strategies, analyze retail market trends, drive revenue and retention, and increase brand awareness. Frequent travel required.