Account Specialist/ Sr. Account Specialist, Retail Excess Casualty

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 participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. 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. Able to provide coaching to others. What you’ll be doing: Underwrite retail excess casualty business for the West Region to include reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining risks to ensure profitability for Markel; review terms, conditions and pricing. Underwrite renewal business and handle related servicing. Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit. Communicate with regional managers and product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate. Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided. Implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed. Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff. Monitor producers for profitability and production. What we’re looking for: 3+ years experience in retail excess casualty underwriting expertise. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility. Experience in the retail channel with a \"following\" of producers. Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills. Four year college degree preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment. Up to 25% travel. US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Pay information: Base salary for Underwriter: $74k–$102k with 20% bonus potential. Base salary for Sr. Underwriter: $92k–$127k/year with 25% bonus potential. Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plan options with optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. 401(k) with employer match contributions. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Markel Corporation