Underwriting Specialist/Executive Underwriter - Miscellaneous E&O, Tech E&O & Cyber

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 underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and drive projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger, more important and more complex accounts. 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. Viewed as an expert within a product area and able to mentor less experienced underwriters.

What you'll be doing:

• Profitably underwrite and grow a book of predominantly Miscellaneous E&O business
• Select appropriate risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines/strategy providing constructive terms and conditions for both Markel and our clients
• Implement corrective and/or improvement measures on renewals as necessary
• Work closely with product line leaders to seize opportunities to enhance our product, processes, and strategy
• Keep close contact with key producers and gather critical information on the marketplace and specific feedback on our market position
• Implement constructive growth plans targeted specifically at key production opportunities
• Act as a mentor to less experienced underwriters
• Actively communicate with professional liability team and leadership in order to seize cross selling opportunities and improve our platform

What we're looking for:

• Four year college degree is preferred
• 7+ years of professional liability underwriting experience (Misc. E&O experience is a plus)
• Excellent technical and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated relationship building, marketing and sales skills
• Ability and willingness to utilize new technologies so as to enhance outcomes
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Have a winning mindset, a willingness to be a key part of a team, and enjoy your workplace, your coworkers and the process of improvement

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

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