Full-Time

Underwriting Support Assistant

Updated on 6/27/2026

Markel Group

Markel Group

51-200 employees

Three-engine financial holding: insurance, investments, ventures

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Omaha, NE, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with some on-site days in Omaha, NE; must be able to commute to office as required.

Category
Clerical & Data Entry (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High School Diploma Required
  • 1–3 years of experience in underwriting, insurance operations, or support roles
  • Strong written and typing skills
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Adequate in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Strong Team Player
  • US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Entering of new submissions coming into organization via email
  • Send market block notifications to producers following outlined protocols
  • Understanding and expertise to execute on assigned Performance Goals via following prescribed training guidelines
  • Adhere to prescribed productivity standards
  • Adhere to prescribed accuracy standards
  • Contribute to team meeting service level standards set forth by department leadership
  • Maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues at Markel

Markel Group operates as a financial holding company with a three-engine model: specialty insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures (a portfolio of non-insurance businesses). Specialty insurance focuses on hard-to-place or niche risks, underwriting and managing risk through its insurance subsidiaries. Profits from the insurance businesses are reinvested into investments and into acquiring and holding profitable non-insurance companies, creating a diversified, resilient enterprise. The group’s investment engine uses generated earnings to fund external acquisitions and capital growth, while Markel Ventures builds a broad portfolio of long-term holdings in various industries. What sets Markel apart is its deliberate diversification across three connected engines and a long-term, capital-accumulation approach known as the

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Post IPO Equity

Headquarters

Glen Allen, Virginia

Founded

1930

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What believers are saying

  • Fine Art & Specie expansion deepens premium growth in London.
  • Canada’s hx platform should reduce manual underwriting and speed pricing.
  • Low leverage preserves capital for acquisitions, underwriting growth, and investments.

What critics are saying

  • JANA Partners’ activist campaign threatens a breakup and capital-allocation distraction.
  • Top-five brokers generate 37% of gross premiums, creating distribution concentration.
  • A combined ratio above 100% would destroy underwriting profit and float generation.

What makes Markel Group unique

  • Three-engine model combines specialty insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures.
  • Markel targets hard-to-place specialty risks across global markets and niches.
  • Local underwriting teams support relationship-driven decision-making and niche expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

National Today
Apr 12th, 2026
Luma Capital Buys Stake in Markel Group - Richmond Today

Luma Capital S.A. SPF, an investment firm, purchased a new position in Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. Luma Capital bought 7,032 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $15.1 million, making it the third-largest position in Luma Capital's portfolio.