Executive Underwriter, Cyber & Technology E&O

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 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. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Able to provide coaching to others.

What you'll be doing:

• Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers.
• Consistently achieves budgeted financial results (premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new business and expense management) through superior service, renewal retention and responsiveness to new business submissions.
• Considers different approaches towards risks to maximize profitability (e.g., pricing endorsements, limits) .
• Participates on projects having an impact on the business and actively keep knowledge and skills up- to date through courses and seminars where appropriate.
• Catapult Markel’s brand in the Cyber and Technology E&O product line to leading edge, serving as the authority and content expert on technical Cyber and Technology E&O product line issues.
• Open to regular visits to agents 20% willingness to travel to conference and client/ broker visits when required.

What we're looking for:

• 5-10 years current Cyber and Technology E&O Underwriting expertise with Fortune 500 clients.
• Extensive progressive Cyber and Technology E&O Underwriting expertise, marketing, and sales acumen and executive leadership Cyber and Technology E&O risk management.
• Desire and ability to enhance Markel’s position in the US Cyber and Technology E&S marketplace through external engagement and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate while developing positive broker relationships.
• Proven expertise in working in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that contribute to product line clarity.

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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