Underwriting Development Specialist

1 week ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Markel Full time
About the Role

The Underwriting Trainee Program at Markel is designed to develop skills in risk analysis, underwriting, and management. As an Underwriting Trainee, you will work closely with experienced underwriters to review, analyze, and accept or decline risks to ensure profitability for Markel.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop skills in risk analysis, underwriting, and management
  • Work closely with underwriting management, product line leaders, and colleagues to communicate and collaborate on risk assessment and underwriting decisions
  • Become familiar with and execute upon underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Train in data analytics and digital technologies to enhance underwriting capabilities
  • Upon satisfactory completion of training, be eligible for an underwriting position
Requirements
  • College graduate as of June 2025
  • Strong academic performance (3.00 GPA minimum)
  • Excellent presentation and leadership skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment
  • High energy self-starter with good decision-making skills and an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Solid time management skills
  • Computer savvy with experience in MS Office suite
  • Competitive nature and strong desire to win
  • Candidates who have extraordinary potential and share our passion for living The Markel Style
  • Available to start work in June 2025
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
What We Offer
  • Competitive benefit programs to support employees' diverse needs
  • Option to select from multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
  • Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Equal Opportunity Employer

Markel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. We strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

US Work Authorization

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



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