Senior Account Specialist - Environmental

Overview 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! Responsibilities Underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner according to authority level and established guidelines. Drive projects that have an impact on the business. Handle larger, more important, and more complex accounts. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non‑renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Apply coverage forms and policy language appropriately, including exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Act as an expert within a product area and mentor less experienced underwriters. Communicate with West underwriting management and national environmental and energy product line leaders on individual accounts and make recommendations regarding operations, systems, and procedures. Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit. Review submissions to identify exposure and risk from information provided. Review terms, conditions, and pricing. Underwrite renewal business and handle related servicing. Implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed. Monitor producers for profitability and production. Market products to producers by coordinating marketing plan with regional and national marketing associates. Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required. Qualifications 3+ years of current underwriting experience in wholesale environmental and energy commercial insurance. Demonstrated technical underwriting 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, and Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills. Team player who enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment. Ability to provide coaching to others. Flexible to travel approximately 25% when appropriate. Compensation The base salary offered for this role is based on compensable factors such as job‑relevant education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary range for the Senior Account Specialist position is $92,880 with $127,710 per year with a 25% incentive. Benefits 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, floating holidays, parental leave. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr