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. Viewed as an expert within a product area and able to mentor less experienced underwriters.

What you'll be doing:

Achieves customer satisfaction and service standards for all brokers/agents assigned to team and/or self;
Review, analyze, accept, and decline wholesale Excess Casualty in both Construction and General Casualty risks to ensure profitability for Markel.
Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit.
Interprets, explains, and educates on products and forms as needed
Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability, production, competition, and industry trends
Maintain a high level of customer service
Act as a mentor/coach/trainer to junior members of the team.

What we're looking for:

6-12 years of wholesale excess casualty underwriting experience in the Southeast Region of the USA required
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
Strong collaboration skills
Enjoys working in a team environment
Experienced in Construction and/or General Casualty
Established relationships with Wholesale brokers in the SE Region
Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
Four year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.
Up to 25% travel (when appropriate)

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are:

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.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

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.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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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. 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].

No agencies please.

Underwriting Specialist/ Executive Underwriter

Excess Casualty

Markel Group, Inc.