Claims Counsel, Coverage (Open to Remote Location)

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Claims Counsel is a technical resource within the Markel Claims that manages litigated and pre-litigation claim matters involving allegations of bad faith or which seek extra-contractual damages against Markel-related companies; assists in reviewing pleadings, motions, release and discovery in declaratory judgment actions filed on behalf of the Company or filed against the Company which do not allege bad faith. Claims Counsel also assists Markel Claims with responses to consumer complaints and subpoenas.

Claims Counsel is a critical thinker in case-management; engages in independent analysis and evaluation of claims involving allegations of bad faith, which seek extra-contractual damages, or in which such exposures are alleged or may be created by the handling or outcome of a non-extra-contractual matter; engages in independent analysis of cases handled by other product lines on an as requested basis; and acts in a consultant role in case conferences. Claims Counsel will also coordinate and participate in training.

• Manage matters involving bad faith allegations or which seek extra-contractual damages against Markel arising primarily from First Party Property, Transportation and Special Programs claims.
• Review proposed declaratory judgment actions
• Review pleadings, affidavits, corporate disclosures (as requested), draft discovery responses and settlement agreements in suits against the Company
• Assist in reviewing and responding to pre-suit demands, policy limit demands, 93A notices, civil remedy notices, DTPA demands, and department of insurance complaints.
• Assist in deposition preparation
• Provide technical guidance to Markel Claims Specialists, Managers and Directors on an as requested basis
• Provide training as to bad faith and on other topics on an as requested basis
• Participate in case conferences with Markel CLaims Specialists, Managers, Directors and /or Underwriters on an as requested basis and ad hoc basis
• Review and/or draft of correspondence to personal counsel for insureds and business partners as requested.
• Provide information to business partners about changes in the legal environment
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance divisions on Claims related issues.
• Complete quarterly surveys on suits against the Company
• Provide data/metrics information on claims and lawsuits
• Assist in reviewing responses to claims-related Department of Insurance Complaints, Civil Remedy Notices and Subpoenas
• Presentations to Claims and Underwriting as requested
• Assist with special projects as requested
• 25% travel may be required

Education

• Bachelors degree required
• JD required
• Must have active law license in at least 1 state

Work Experience

• 3-7 years experience analyzing coverage under commercial and residential property policies
• 3-7 years experience litigating breach of contract and extra-contractual claims against insurers in first-party coverage matters.

Skill Sets

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong desire for continuous improvement
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a virtual team
• Flexibility and attention to details

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.

Were all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

Whats 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 Markel Group Careers.
• 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 [email protected].

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.

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].

No agencies please.