Sr. Underwriter/ Underwriting Specialist, Excess & Umbrella

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!

The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with underwriting management and product line leader on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures;
• Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided; 
• Support and learn from those who profitably underwrite and select new business;
• Review terms, conditions and pricing;  
• Handle related servicing for renewals and new business;  
• Implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed; 
• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.
• Attends internal and external meetings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with retail insurance agents preferred;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of increasing responsibility;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills; demonstrated ability to multi-task;
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment;
• Self-sufficient with demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles;
• Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes;
• Strong worth ethic and sense of urgency;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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.

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