Sr. Account Specialist/Account Executive/Sr. Account Executive (Environmental)

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We are excited to offer this new opportunity in the West Territory of Markel Specialty! The position title will be commensurate with experience, and we are seeking someone with a strong background in site pollution liability. The position requires an individual to underwrite and manage a book of complex environmental retail business for the West Territory the US. The ideal candidate will be located in Los Angeles or San Francisco metro areas of California, and has a following of retail relationships that can add value to Markel's book of business. The best candidate will be able to effectively manage day-to-day workload assignments while contributing to long-term strategic initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline environmental risks to ensure profitability for Markel. 
• Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit. 
• Manage the existing renewal book and implement corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations. 
• Communicate with UW Manager and national Environmental product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate. 
• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.
• Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production.
• Review forms and pricing of competitors and be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape
• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff. 

What we're looking for:

• 6+ years of complex retail environmental underwriting experience
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Four year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.
• Up to 25% travel (when appropriate)

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?

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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 base salary range for the Sr. Account Specialist position is $84k - $114k/year with a 40% bonus potential, Account Executive position is $105k - $140k/year with a 40% bonus potential, Sr. Account Executive position is $125k - $160k/year with a 45% bonus potential.

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