Associate Underwriting Manager, Retail Environmental (Markel-NE)

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, 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!

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day work activities of a group of underwriters and underwriting support by providing guidance in risk selection and pricing. This position reports to the Senior Director, Product Lead, Retail and is responsible for managing a team of production underwriters and execution of organizational goals and objectives. Ensure effective execution of strategic plans in conjunction with the Senior Director and Product Line Leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Adhere to the rules, rates, forms, authority and underwriting guidelines as delegated by Product Line Leadership group
• Execute distribution strategy as provided by Product Line Leadership group
• Responsible for goals and metrics for region and assigned product line group
• Support retail underwriting and marketing of product
• Recruit, train, develop and mentor underwriting talent, including building a staff capable of effectively carrying out assignments and specific goals and recommends effective personal actions when needed
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across workgroups with flexibility to change direction quickly based on business needs
• Build, lead, and coordinate strong relationships in the northeast region
• Responsible for evaluating procedures and practices and implementing changes to improve workflows; ensures all business transactions and practices within span of control comply with all legal regulations and are in compliance with all underwriting policies and procedure
• Maintain an understanding of assigned product(s), services and solutions and initiates discussions with other workgroups as appropriate
• Drive change and innovation through continually seeking and implementing transformational solutions for customers and our associates
• Successfully grow retail book and business and Markel footprint in the East territory.
• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.
• Market products and capabilities to producers by coordinating marketing plan with regional and national business development team.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of profitable retail environmental underwriting experience
• Desire to pursue education and on the job training regarding complex casualty underwriting as well as underwriting management;
• College degree desired.
• Travel 25% required.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Alpharetta office.

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.  
• 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, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

 

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