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Underwriting Support Assistant-Policy Support

Markel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2025

About the role

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! 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 Underwriting Support Assistant is responsible for executing the prescribed Performance Goals outlined by Underwriting Services Supervisor or Manager within the Specialty Underwriting Services Department. Performance Goals to articulate productivity and accuracy standards for the Underwriting Support Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to perform various clerical functions. This position requires good organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and accuracy while handling a high volume of tasks that relate to the clearance, entry, and assignment of submissions. This associate works under direct supervision following standard processing procedures.

•    Booking and/or issuance of policy and endorsement transactions into policy administration systems 
•    Review of policy and endorsement documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to booking and/or issuance. 
•    Monitor and process incoming work within Policy Support resource mailboxes and other assigned workflows.
•    Understanding and expertise to execute on assigned Performance Goals via following prescribed training guidelines
•    Adhere to prescribed productivity standards
•    Adhere to prescribed accuracy standards
•    Contribute to team meeting service level standards set forth by department leadership
•    Maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues at Markel

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. 

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

  • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Group Careers. No other URL should be trusted
  • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
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