Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Markel
Job overview
The Senior Surety Counsel, Contractor Support at Markel provides legal coverage advice and strategic partnership to claims professionals, impacting claims handling and underwriting processes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing legal advice on coverage issues, legal research, issuing coverage opinions, reviewing outside counsel's opinions, drafting declaratory judgments, monitoring case law, training claims staff, reviewing policy wording, communicating with underwriting, preparing reports, and developing workflow tools.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $104,300 to $173,800 with a 25% bonus potential, plus competitive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, PTO, parental leave, and other perks.
Experience and skills
Requires a Juris Doctor degree, bar admission in at least one state, at least five years of surety industry experience, preferably with reverse flow business and large national surety accounts, broker-facing experience, strong problem-solving, and ability to clearly communicate legal risks.
Work environment and culture
Markel values a supportive environment promoting work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration among a global community of optimists and problem-solvers.
Company information
Markel Group is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, specializing in insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations worldwide.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to apply via Markel's official careers site by filling out a short application; caution is advised against employment scams and only official Markel communications are trusted.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines legal expertise in surety coverage with strategic claims support and underwriting collaboration within a global Fortune 500 insurer.
Company overview
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations. They generate revenue through underwriting insurance policies, providing reinsurance solutions, and managing investment portfolios. Founded in 1930, Markel has a rich history of strategic acquisitions and organic growth, expanding their global footprint and product offerings. Known for their disciplined underwriting and innovative risk management, Markel emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement and long-term value creation.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your legal expertise in surety law, particularly your experience advising on coverage issues and claims within the surety industry, aligning with Markel's need for strategic legal counsel in contractor support.
Highlight your skills in legal research, drafting coverage opinions, and your ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to underwriters and claims professionals, as these are critical for the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Markel's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet legitimate application protocols.
Connect with current Markel legal and claims professionals on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent Markel legal updates, asking about their experiences with coverage issues, or inquiring how the Claims Department integrates legal advice into their workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'coverage advice,' 'surety industry,' 'legal research,' 'coverage opinions,' 'claims,' and 'contractor support' to increase chances of passing automated screening.
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