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AIG

Product Counsel, North America

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This position ultimately reports to Head of Product Underwriting Legal within GLCR. The primary ... Work with other areas in AIG, such as Claims, Actuarial, and the Coverage Litigation team, to ...

Allianz

Portfolio Solutions Risk Lead

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$124K - $188K/yr

The Impact You Will Have Reporting to the Regional Head of Portfolio Solutions and Delegated ... Collaborate across underwriting, actuarial, finance, claims, operations, and governance teams What ...

Wood Plc

Sr. Subcontract Specialist

Tucker, GA

Clear understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and ... of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record ...

Wood Plc

Subcontract Specialist

Tucker, GA

Basic understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and ... of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record ...

Wood Plc

Project Subcontracts Lead

Tucker, GA

Clear understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and ... of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record ...

Wood Plc

Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Tucker, GA · On-site +1

Clear understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and ... of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record ...

Wood Plc

Subcontracts Specialist

Tucker, GA · On-site

Basic understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and ... of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record ...

Allianz

Liability Zone Leader - South

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Reporting to the Head of National Accounts, Liability, the Liability Zone Leader - South will ... Claims, and Operations. * Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key producers and ...

AIG

Director, Warranty Data Governance

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

... claims processing services, and service contract underwriting. With over 20 years of experience, we ... Head of Underwriting US Warranty, General Insurance. The role is responsible for the governance ...

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How much do head of claims jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of claims in Decatur, GA is $123,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $137,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of claims, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Claims, you need deep expertise in claims management, insurance policies, and regulatory compliance, usually backed by a relevant degree and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with claims management systems, analytics tools, and certifications such as AIC or CPCU are highly valued. Leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure effective team leadership, efficient claim resolutions, and compliance with internal and external standards, all of which are vital for organizational success.

What are the main challenges the head of claims faces in managing a diverse claims team?

As Head Of Claims, one of the primary challenges is balancing operational efficiency with high-quality customer service, especially when leading a team with varying levels of expertise. You’ll need to ensure consistent training, foster a collaborative environment, and implement best practices across multiple lines of claims. Managing change—such as adopting new technologies or regulatory updates—while keeping the team motivated and aligned with company goals is also critical. Effective communication and strong leadership are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth claims processing.

What does a head of claims do?

A Head of Claims is responsible for overseeing the entire claims department within an insurance company or organization. They develop and implement claims management strategies, ensure compliance with regulations, and work to improve processes for handling claims efficiently and fairly. This role often involves managing a team, analyzing claims data, and collaborating with other departments to minimize risk and enhance customer satisfaction. The Head of Claims also handles escalated or complex claims issues and ensures consistent application of company policies.

What is the difference between Head Of Claims vs Claims Manager?

AspectHead Of ClaimsClaims Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire claims department, sets strategic direction, manages senior staffManages daily claims operations, supervises claims staff, handles complex claims
Required CredentialsTypically requires extensive industry experience, relevant certifications (e.g., CPCU, ARM)Requires claims handling experience, certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationOperational focus, team management, direct claims processing

The Head Of Claims holds a senior leadership role responsible for strategic oversight of the claims department, while the Claims Manager focuses on daily operations and team management. Both roles require industry experience and relevant certifications, but the Head Of Claims has broader responsibilities and a higher level of strategic involvement.

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Infographic showing various Head Of Claims job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,876 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

Senior Legal Counsel, Ceded Reinsurance

Markel International

Alpharetta, GA

$136K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

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! Senior Legal Counsel, Ceded Reinsurance partners closely with Markel's Global Ceded Reinsurance and ILS teams to provide end-to-end legal support for complex outwards reinsurance and collateralized risk transfer transactions. The role has primary responsibility for structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing reinsurance agreements, trust and collateral frameworks, commutations, and specialty product documentation, with particular focus on fronting arrangements, quota shares, ILWs, and ILS programs supporting Markel Bermuda Limited. Operating in a highly cross-functional and global environment, this role collaborates with underwriting, finance, claims, brokers, and Nephila's legal teams across Bermuda, London, and the U.S., while ensuring regulatory compliance, governance alignment, credit and concentration risk controls, and timely execution of agreements in accordance with Markel's global wording standards and service expectations.

Job Posting Title: Senior Counsel, Ceded Reinsurance

Summary:

This role will partner with and primarily support the contract needs of Markel's Global Ceded Reinsurance team, including reinsurance agreements, trust agreements, intermediary/broker agreements, commutations agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.

The role is highly crossfunctional, partnering with Underwriting, Ceded Re, Finance/Accounting Policy, Claims, and Nephila's legal team in Bermuda, London, and the US.

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with Markel's Ceded Re Placement leads to understand each reinsurance deal and take primary responsibility over drafting, editing, and finalizing the various contracts associated with each outwards reinsurance placement. This includes understanding the product lines covered, their respective coverages, appropriate exclusions, and the proposed/final reinsurance terms.
  • Partner with Markel's Ceded Re team in negotiation of contract terms, reinsurance coverage, and other wordings to protect Markel's interest and ensure contracts align with the intent.
  • Primary responsibility for managing contracts associated with the Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) market in order to provide endtoend legal support for Markel Bermuda Limited's fronting and ILS activities, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing quota share and related agreements; overseeing trust and collateral frameworks; managing industry loss warranty (ILW) arrangements; advising on specialty products; and coordinating Bermuda regulatory engagements and board governance.
  • Structure and maintain trust agreements and Risk Transfer Framework Agreements (RTFAs) supporting Markel's ILS fund groups ensuring collateral sufficiency, trust operations, and signatory governance for payments.
  • Provide advice on all specialty products legal documents from end to end including reservations-of-rights (ROR) language, claims, commutation, and other agreements.
  • Form strong relationships with ILS council to help build strong relationships between the ILS group, legal and ceded.
  • Draft and negotiate commutation amendments and legacy claim cleanups; coordinate with Finance/Claims and audit trail requirements.
  • Serve as the backup legal interface with Nephila counsel and internal partners (Head of ILS Solutions, Managing Director Ceded Re, Accounting Policy, Claims), facilitating quick issue resolution and document execution.
  • Partner with Ceded Re leadership to embed counterparty concentration and creditrisk controls into master QS language/MOUs and future fronting frameworks.
  • Ensure all agreements are executed on a timely basis to meet internal Markel Service Level Agreements, as well as the appropriate regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain and manage a library of all ceded reinsurance clauses and wordings and appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Maintain and enhance Markel's standard reinsurance wording library used in reinsurance contracts, trust agreements, non-disclosure agreements, commutation agreements, broker arrangements, etc. and ensure they remain aligned with industry best practices and the latest industry trends.
  • Build relationships with Markel's reinsurance brokers and their contract wording teams.
  • Work closely with Markel partners and reinsurers on deals placed on a direct basis.
  • Negotiate trust agreement language with reinsurers and their financial institutions.
  • Bring all current Markel reinsurance agreements up to our global wording standards, while catering for local regulatory and commercial requirements where needed.
  • Partner with and leverage our local internal legal teams where required.
  • Facilitate any engagement with outside counsel where needed.
  • Lead and participate in special projects as required.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • JD required

Certification

  • N/A

Work Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in (re)insurance transactional work, with deep knowledge of fronting, quota shares, trust agreements, ILWs, and collateralized ILS programs.
  • Transactional drafting and negotiation.
  • BMA regulatory fluency and governance.
  • Credit, collateral and concentration risk acumen to master quota share guardrails and fronting carrier protection.

Skill Sets

  • Expertise in Bermuda insurance regulation and BMA filings.
  • Familiarity with specialty products such as BESS.
  • Comfortable leading complex cross-border negotiations with counterparties and external counsel.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Solid understanding of US, Bermuda, and England/Wales re/insurance law, including regulatory requirements surrounding reinsurance contracts.
  • Strong negotiating skills.
  • Strong project management and organization skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, Copilot and AI).
  • Ability to work in a global team environment and ability and willingness to work independently and remotely.
  • Strong desire for continuous improvement.


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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 national average salary range for the Senior Legal Counsel, Ceded Reinsurance position is $116,080 - $159,610/year with a 25% bonus potential.

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.

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