Associate Underwriter

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 Associate Underwriter plays a vital role in delivering our AI-powered underwriting platform’s differentiated value proposition by efficiently managing standard insurance submissions, supporting broker communications, and ensuring high-quality underwriting throughout. Working within a collaborative ‘pod’ structure under the guidance of a Senior Underwriter, the AU executes repeatable, process-driven tasks that drive volume and efficiency, allowing the team to scale while maintaining strong broker relationships. Job Responsibilities Execute standard underwriting submissions, applying established guidelines and logic codified within the proposal engine. Manage submission pipelines, ensuring timely processing and supporting the delivery of quotes in accordance with productivity expectations. Support minor broker communications and follow-ups as needed, serving as a reliable point of contact for routine inquiries. Generate and validate final quotes, forms, and documentation for binding, coordinating with policy issuance and servicing teams as needed. Maintain accuracy of in-force policies, execute mid-term changes, and support renewals readiness by updating data and preparing handoffs to underwriters. Collaborate with Senior Underwriters to ensure consistent and high-quality output, escalating complex or flagged submissions as appropriate. Participate in ongoing training and development to support career progression toward more senior underwriting roles. Education High School Diploma or relevant work experience required Work Experience / Skill Set Strong attention to detail and process orientation Excellent organizational and time management skills Effective written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Interest in career development within the underwriting profession US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. No agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr Markel