Hiring: Director & Senior Counsel, Complex Claims Company: Markel Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:27:01 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Risk Management, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •Minimum of 10+ years of claims handling and management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience •Superior claims technical skills and a strong understanding for product lines being directed •In-depth knowledge of insurance policy types across product lines, with a particular expertise in Casualty wordings and coverages •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Required Skills: •Manage a full case load of the most complex/high exposure claims within Casualty Claims with minimal oversight and direction •Analyze coverage, communicate coverage positions and manage related coverage litigation •Proactively manage outside counsel to control legal strategy and expense spend •Perform various legal functions such as jury verdict research, negotiations and coverage analyses to reduce the reliance on outside counsel for monitoring and overage •Conduct, coordinate, and direct investigation into underlying litigation and come up with strategy for resolution •Evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure and set/propose reserves in line with analysis •Negotiate and settle claims, where appropriate or provide supported recommendations for trying claims, where appropriate •Prepare reports as required for underwriting, claims and senior management Compensation: •$136,840 - $235,235 / year •Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!