Underwriting Specialist / Executive Underwriter Property

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 primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and drive projects having an impact on the business. Assigned 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. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Promotes the growth and development of less experienced underwriters and fosters teamwork. Responsibilities Review, analyze, accept, and decline Property risks to ensure profitability for Markel. Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit. Manage an existing renewal book and implement corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations. Communicate with regional managers and national product line leaders regarding 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. Requirements Minimum 5+ years current property underwriting expertise. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions with increasing responsibility. Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills. Four-year college degree desired and insurance designations a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment. 20% travel in the Central Region of the US. US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Pay information 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. The national average salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $104,480 - $143,660 with 25% incentive; the Executive Underwriter is $116,080 - $159,610 with a 30% incentive. 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 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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