This position will manage a team of examiners handling a variety of excess construction claims involving bodily injury, property damage and construction defect. This position will report to a Senior Director in the Casualty Claims group and be responsible for conveying the organization’s objectives and priorities to staff and measure progress towards stated goals. Responsibilities • Monitor and direct new loss assignments for excess construction claims • Confirm coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims • Review and approve correspondence and reports including coverage position letters and Large Loss Reports • Review and approve reserves and settlements in excess of theauthority of the handling examiner • Assess and evaluate individual examiner and team performance, provide feedback, and address training needs • Make recommendations concerning reserve changes to senior management • Participate in review and discussion of large loss activity inthe construction book with interested stakeholders (Underwriting, Actuarial, Executive Management) • Ensure that team adheres to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internalperformance objectives • Prepare and distribute reports by collecting and summarizing information • Assist in preparation of budgets, evaluation of expenses, and assessment of resource needs • Foster and encourage strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Underwriting,Actuarial) • Assist in identifying industry and coverage trends • Promote and enhance strong relationships with customers and channel partners • Participate in special projects as requested • Travel to other claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences as required Education • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience • JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree preferred Certification • Must have or be eligible to receive claims adjuster license • Insurance certifications or affiliation with industry group preferred Work Experience • Minimum of 10 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience in managing claims examiners at the Senior Claims Examiner and/or Executive Claims Examiner level 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 • Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SY 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 salary for the position is $118,960 - $163,570 with a 30% bonus potential.