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Markel

Diversified specialty insurer with tailored solutions

Underwriter/Senior Underwriter - Trade Credit & Political Risk

UnderwritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of underwriting experience in the trade credit space or relevant experience.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • A solid background in risk underwriting with strong financial analysis experience across a wide variety of countries and trade sectors.
  • Experience with commercial underwriting, including large multi-buyer programs, single-risk transactions, and other Trade Credit & Political Risk placements.
  • Experience using financial scoring tools and models.
  • Experience with trade and export finance risk assessment.
  • Experience conducting corporate financial risk analysis.
  • Familiarity with key aspects of insolvency legislation in major trading economies.
  • Knowledge of country risk.
  • Experience with artificial intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite the relevant line of business within agreed business plan parameters and underwriting authority to achieve agreed combined ratio targets.
  • Attend and participate in marketing initiatives and develop broker and customer relationships, including domestic travel.
  • Participate as a team member in developing new products.
  • Resolve problems independently and likely provide day-to-day supervision of trainee or assistant underwriters.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of a line of business and resolve problems with limited supervision.
  • Work within agreed underwriting standards and procedures, ensuring data input and system interactions comply with team procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prepare policy wording and analyze contracts.
  • Structure policies for both domestic and export business.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the broking community.
  • Understand the trade credit industry.
  • Have experience in syndicated and co-insurance placements.
  • Conduct credit management audits.
  • Demonstrate sales, presentation, and marketing skills.
  • Have a track record of producing profitable business.
  • Have a solid underwriting track record within the trade credit industry.

About the Company

Markel

Diversified specialty insurer with tailored solutions

Markel sells specialized insurance, reinsurance, and risk-solutions through divisions like Markel Specialty, Markel International, Markel Global Reinsurance, State National, and Nephila. Its products bundle underwriting, tailored policy structures, and risk-transfer tools, including insurance-linked securities, to fit complex client needs. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple complementary lines as one group and following the Markel Style to focus on long-term partnerships with brokers and clients. Its goal is to be a dependable, long-term partner that provides customized risk transfer solutions and support.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Glen Allen, Virginia
Founded
1930

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