Underwriting Specialist

2 weeks ago


Plano, Texas, United States Markel Service Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist/Executive Underwriter to join our team at Markel Service Inc. This role will be responsible for underwriting new business and renewals in a profitable manner, utilizing underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and analyze retail property risks to ensure profitability for Markel
  • Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit
  • Manage the existing renewal book and implement corrective measures to meet profitability expectations
  • Communicate with regional managers and national product line leaders on individual accounts and make recommendations concerning operations, systems, and procedures
  • Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required
  • Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production
  • Review forms and pricing of competitors and effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape
  • Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting support staff
Requirements
  • 8+ years of retail property underwriting experience
  • Large account management experience with at least $1 billion dollars in property value preferred
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of increasing responsibility
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and skilled presentation aptitude
  • Technologically savvy; proficient in Word, Outlook, & Excel
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
  • Team player with a flexible and spontaneous business environment
  • Flexible to travel, approximately 25% when appropriate
About Markel Service Inc.

Markel Service Inc. is a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, offering 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, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match contributions, employee stock purchase plan, PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays. We also offer hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.



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