CHIEF INSURANCE UNDERWRITER -

Markel Group Executive Underwriter

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.

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. 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; Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Promotes the growth and development of less experienced underwriters and fosters teamwork.

Serve as a senior technical underwriter with deep expertise in Marine Cargo, including international and domestic transit and stock throughput; experience with logistics and project cargo is strongly valued

Demonstrate expert understanding of Marine Cargo policy structures including broker manuscript forms.

Underwrite complex new and renewal Marine Cargo accounts in accordance with established underwriting authority, guidelines, and portfolio strategy; quote, negotiate, bind, and manage risks from initial submission through policy issuance.

Analyze and interpret complex loss histories, applying experience rating, loss rating, and actuarial concepts where appropriate; collaborate closely with internal actuarial partners to ensure technically sound pricing decisions.

Provide technical policy review, coverage, and rating guidance to brokers, internal partners, and junior underwriters.

Actively participate in large and complex risk strategy

Engage consistently in claims reviews and large loss discussions, partnering with Claims to understand loss drivers, improve risk selection, and refine underwriting strategy.

Act as a technical mentor and subject-matter expert for junior underwriters, supporting their underwriting judgment and development

Own and actively manage a Marine Cargo pipeline, including:

Building a forward-looking flow of submission opportunities aligned with underwriting appetite and capacity

Ensuring pipeline activity translates into sustainable, profitable growth

Represent the company externally through thoughtful, innovative marketing strategies, broker meetings, industry events, and client presentations within the Marine Cargo community.

8+ years of complex retail & wholesale Inland Marine underwriting experience

• Demonstrated ability to underwrite, negotiate, and manage complex cargo risks independently.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.
• Up to 25% travel

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 Executive Underwriter position is $116,080 - $159,610/year with 30% incentive.

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.

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.

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