Claims Specialist II, General Liability

Markel
Chicago IL
Full-time

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 the resolution of claims of average complexity and low to mid exposure claims. The primary purpose of this job is to investigate, evaluate, negotiate and settle assigned claims by collecting and analyzing data according to policy application and / or contract provisions.

The position will have responsibility for decision making within their authority and work under the general direction from their manager.

Job Responsibilities

  • Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
  • Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
  • Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
  • Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel
  • Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure
  • Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to manager
  • Negotiates and settles claims either directly or indirectly
  • Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
  • Adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations
  • Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
  • Travel to mediations, trials, and conferences as required

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Certification

  • Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license.
  • Successful completion of basic insurance courses or achievement of industry designations (INS, IEA, AIC, ARM, SCLA, CPCU)

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of insurance industry or claims handling preferred

Skill Sets

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong desire for continuous improvement

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.
  • 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.

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.

Caution : Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information.

Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information.

Therefore, for your safety, please note that :

  • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on No other URL should be trusted for job .
  • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to .

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic.

  • 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.

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