{"id":4080425,"url":"https://alion.io/job/markel-senior-claims-examiner-programs","title":"Senior Claims Examiner, Programs","company":{"id":1856685,"name":"Markel","domain":"markel.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/markel","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":22,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.818,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":39,"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"}},"role":"Legal","role_family":"Legal","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Plano, United States","Alpharetta, United States","Richmond, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":78000,"max":134090,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":134090},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-11T17:02:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T17:02:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.\nThe 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.\n\nJoin us and play your part in something special!\n\nThis 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:\nInvestigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy casualty claims including negligence, premise liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault.\nInvestigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess casualty insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.\nManage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist internal business partners, including claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues.\nCommunicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments.\nPromptly communicate with management on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting professional liability product lines.\nProven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.\nAnalyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in written form.\nMaintain and adhere to internal guidelines and procedures.\nEnsure proper adherence to internal reporting requirements.\nContribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by management.\nParticipate in agent related functions and meetings as required.\nActively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners.\nRequirements:\nMinimum 6+ years of casualty claims or litigation experience required.\nExperience managing, overseeing, and partnering with third-party administrators, managing general agents, and/or managing general underwriters is a plus.\nCollege degree required and professional designations preferred.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nSound comprehension of insurance coverage posed by casualty liability and excess liability policies.\nAbility to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both verbally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans.\nExperience in determining contractual obligations, insurance coverage analyses, and investigations. Insurance coverage litigation experience a plus.\nAbility to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values.\nWork collaboratively and as team player willing to assist within the Unit and Casualty Division as needed.\nAbility to proactively and independently manage a caseload.\nTravel required as necessary (approximately 10-20%).\nUS Work Authorization\nUS Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.\nPay information:\nThe 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:\nMarkel 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.\nWe’reall about people | We win together | We strive for better\nWe enjoy the everyday | We think further\nWhat’sin it for you:\nIn 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.\nWe offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.\n\nAll 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.\n\nWe also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.\n\nAre you ready to play your part?\nChoose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.\nCaution: Employment scams\nMarkel is aware of employment-related scamswhere scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order tosteal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These \"job offers\" include convincing offer letters and frequentlyask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:\nAll legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.\n\nAll legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.\n\nWe would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to .\nMarkel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. 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