Underwriting Manager @ Markel Group

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! This position reports to the Regional Product Leader and is responsible for managing a team of commercial production underwriters and execution of organizational goals and objectives. Ensure effective execution of strategic plans in conjunction with the Regional Product Leader, Regional President, and Product Line Leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Lead, develop and manage a team of high-performing underwriters to drive profitable growth for Markel’s Misc. E&O and Lawyers portfolios
Train new underwriters, and create development plans to upskill underwriting talent across the team
Portfolio analysis and collaboration with key stakeholders to identify and execute opportunities to improve both top and bottom-line performance
Build and maintain strong relationship with brokers throughout the region to enhance Markel’s reputation and market presence
Develop and execute marketing and distribution plans across the teams with cross team collaboration as appropriate
Obtain high level underwriting authority and act as the primary referral point for your team, and maintain a personal book of business
Adhere to the rules, rates, forms, authority and underwriting guidelines as delegated by Product Line Leadership group
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as claims, legal, and Property & Casualty underwriting
Build and maintain strong working relationships across workgroups with flexibility to change direction quickly based on business needs
Responsible for evaluating procedures and practices and implementing changes to improve workflows; ensures all business transactions and practices within span of control comply with all legal regulations and are in compliance with all underwriting policies and procedure
Maintain an understanding of assigned product(s), services and solutions and initiates discussions with other workgroups as appropriate
Drive change and innovation through continually seeking and implementing transformational solutions for customers and our associates.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6-8 years of underwriting expertise
Experience in creating and executing strategic sales and distribution plans
Portfolio management experience
Proven record of growing profitable books of business with key broker partners
Experience leading, developing and recruiting talent
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative management style
High energy, pro-active self-starter; someone with a strong sense of urgency
Demonstrated ability in setting and meeting objectives and getting peers and subordinates to “buy in” through superior influencing skills
Interpersonal skills necessary to achieve desired goals and to interact effectively as well as a high level of confidence, integrity, energy and enthusiasm, executive presence and a personality that fits the “Markel Style"
Undergraduate degree required
Ability to travel 25%.

US Work Authorization

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

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The base salary range for the Associate Underwriting Manager/Underwriting Manager position is $116k - $159k/year with a 30% bonus potential.

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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We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected].

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 Manager

Misc. E&O and Lawyers

Markel Group

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