Underwriting Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Markel Full time
About the Role

Markel is seeking an Underwriting Support Specialist to join our team. As an Underwriting Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting our underwriting team by providing administrative assistance, gathering information, and facilitating the processing of business transactions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including gathering information, answering questions, and resolving low-complexity issues.
  • Take necessary measures to obtain information needed to finalize inquiries/transactions and maintain a suspense and follow-up system for outstanding underwriting items.
  • Ensure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is in the file.
  • Routinely communicate with team members, agents/brokers, and other key business partners to research and gather necessary information to review, analyze, and complete transactions.
  • Utilize and adhere to internal guidelines, procedures, and service standards to ensure that all assigned work/transactions are processed in a timely manner (yet accurately) and meet compliance standards.
  • Participate in problem-solving activities to define problems, identify root causes, design and test solutions, implement solutions, and utilize continuous improvement methodologies to improve processes & procedures in an effort to work more efficiently & effectively and permanently eliminate problems.
  • Under Underwriter direction, attach appropriate forms and make policy changes as requested.
  • Establish, support, and maintain effective relationships and/or regular contact with clients and build strong relationships with employees across the organization.
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned to assure efficient operation of the team, customer needs are met, and business results are achieved.
What We Offer

Markel offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays. We also offer a hybrid working schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our website.



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