Inland Marine Desk Underwriter - West Retail Region

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 focus of the position includes reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and/or declining risks to ensure profitability for Markel. The Desk Underwriter will review exposures, terms, conditions and pricing while underwriting new and renewal business and handle related servicing. They will also implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed and monitor producers for profitability and production. In addition, they will participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.

Job responsibilities: 

• Manages assigned territory and book of business (maintains quality of business)
• Works with internal business partners counterpart(s) (Business Development, Underwriting, PLL) to manage assigned territory and book of business – to including limited travel to key markets and agency relationships
• Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards
• Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions
• Understands and executes strategies to produce budgeted results
• Maintains strong working relationships with both regional and product line leadership
• Produces and underwrites business from assigned agents/brokers

Experience / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills & ability to quickly grasp concepts
• Effectively articulates features / benefits of Markel programs, products & services
• Has strong customer service skills and establishes foundation to negotiate effectively with agents
• Meets or exceeds premium targets as agreed with management based on market / profitability conditions

US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

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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