Claim Specialist II, Construction Defect - Markel Corporation
Richmond, VA
About the Job
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!
- Handles claims in all jurisdictions
- Handles litigated and non-litigated property damage claims with values up to $250,000
- Handles non-litigated bodily injury claims with values up to $250,000 in all jurisdictions;
- Handles smaller 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
- Drafts coverage position letters
- 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
- Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
- Represents Markel in mediations, as required
- Provides excellent and professional customer service to insureds while maintaining a high level of production.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Certification
- Adjusters’ license or legal license in at least one jurisdiction
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of claims handling (or equivalent work) experience
Skill Sets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong organizational 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
US Work Authorization
- US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Pay information:
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. The national average salary for the Claims Specialist II is $61,857 - $76,230 with 20% bonus potential.
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’reall about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’sin 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 theoption 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.
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