Senior Underwriter/UW Specialist: Inland Marine

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, and participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. 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. Strong working relationships with both retail and wholesale brokers in the Northeast.

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining inland marine risks to ensure profitability for Markel.
• Communicating with underwriting management on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and to make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate.
• Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit.
• Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided.
• Underwrite renewal business review terms, conditions and pricing and handle related account servicing.
• Monitor producers for profitability and production.
• Monitor results of the overall book of business assigned; and recommend corrective action as necessary.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships within assigned region and product line management.
• Cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions through the promotion of Markel’s products and services.
• Manage broker relationships within both retail and wholesale channels.
• Travel within the Northeast region.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 5+ years of current experience underwriting inland marine business;
• Bachelor’s degree and industry designations;
• Proven outstanding reputation with wholesale and retail distribution;
• Knowledge of pricing accounts using loss rating and actuarial modeling tools/techniques;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Proven excellent customer service skills;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility; 
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; 
• Superb MS Office and underwriting system skills;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment. 

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US Work Authorization

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

Pay information:

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 national average salary range for the Sr. Underwriter position is $92,880 - $127,710 with 25% incentive, the Underwriting Specialist position is $104,480 - $143,660 with a 25% incentive.

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 al