Senior Account Specialist, Inland Marine

6 months ago

Scottsdale, United States Markel Service Inc. Full time
What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and 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 position encompasses Inland Marine underwriting for the Markel Specialty West Region. Specific focus for this role will to be to establish and grow the Inland Marine book of business in the wholesale distribution space in the West territory. 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. The appropriate candidate will utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. In addition, they should understand state laws within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Extensive knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language, appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions, is critical. In addition to underwriting acumen, the ideal candidate will also be able to provide coaching and mentorship to others on the team. Along with day to day underwriting responsibilities, they will market our products to producers by coordinating marketing plan with regional and national marketing associates as well as participate underwriting meetings as required.

What you'll be doing:

Review, analyze, accept, and decline Inland Marine 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, as needed, to meet profitability expectations.  Communicate with regional managers and national product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate.  Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required. Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production. Review forms and pricing of competitors and be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff. 

What we're looking for:

5+ years of complex Inland Marineunderwriting expertise in wholesale with surplus lines experience a plus. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility. Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills. Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed. Up to 25% travel (when appropriate)

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?

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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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Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

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