What we look for:

Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace.

Markel Style:

The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below.

If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for the resolution of moderate to high complexity and moderate to high exposure claims. Under minimal supervision makes quick sound decisions and negotiates terms consistent with authority limits. Self-sufficient with demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles. Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes. Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal Claims Quality Performance Objectives. Some travel required. Some travel required.

• Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy legal malpractice, architects and engineers, and miscellaneous professional liability claims (i.e. claims made against lawyers, real estate brokers/agents, title agents, escrow agents, accountants, insurance agents and brokers, home inspectors, information technology consultants, debt collectors, medical billing consultants, utility inspectors, and other specified professionals).
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess professional liability insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
• Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist Company claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues.
• Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments.
• Promptly communicate with Claims Manager on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting the legal malpractice, architects and engineers, and miscellaneous professional liability product lines.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Analyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in written form.
• Maintain and adhere to Markel’s guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure proper adherence to internal reporting requirements.
• Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by the Claims Manager.
• Participate in agent related functions and meetings as required.
• Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners as indicated by Claims Manager.

Requirements:

• 5-10+ years of legal malpractice, architects and engineers, and/or miscellaneous professional liability claims or litigation experience required. Excess liability (quota share, first layer and high layer) claims or litigation experience a plus.
• College degree and/or professional designation required, JD preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.