Underwriting Specialist/Executive Underwriter

4 days ago


Plano, Texas, United States Markel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist/Executive Underwriter to join our team at Markel. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for underwriting new business and renewals in a profitable manner, while driving projects that have a significant impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner, adhering to authority levels and established guidelines.
  • Drive projects that have a significant impact on the business, including the development of new products and services.
  • Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
  • Stay up-to-date with state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territories to properly transact business.
  • Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers.
  • Act as an expert within a product area and mentor less experienced underwriters.
Requirements
  • Four-year college degree preferred.
  • Seven or more years of financial lines underwriting experience, with Miscellaneous E&O experience a plus.
  • Excellent technical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
  • Demonstrated relationship building, marketing, and sales skills.
  • Ability and willingness to utilize new technologies to enhance outcomes.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
  • US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
About Markel

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries. We are a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We are committed to supporting 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.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

  • Competitive 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.


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