Associate Underwriter Contract Surety

Markel • Austin, TX

5d

About The Position

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 build underwriting expertise while supporting the Surety Underwriting unit within one of our underwriting headquarters. Working under direct supervision, this individual may be tasked with making decisions independently and could hold limited underwriting authority. The role involves regular interaction with multiple stakeholders—including operations, home office underwriting, frontline underwriting, agency partners, customers, and contractor services—to help advance Markel Surety's objectives and execute key underwriting strategies. Building underwriting expertise is the core focus of this position, and the individual will actively develop skills through hands-on involvement in underwriting processes. Additionally, this person may be assigned to lead special projects that support team and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree or successful completion of at least two years as an Underwriting Technician.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact and gain buy-in on complex and sensitive decisions with internal and external customers.
• US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Supports underwriting operations by processing and reviewing new and existing business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines.
• Collaborates with experienced underwriters and actively develops underwriting expertise through participation in evaluation and decision-making processes.
• Delivers exceptional internal and external customer service while strengthening relationship management skills.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees