Associate Underwriter Contract Surety

Markel • Alpharetta, GA

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 support the underwriting function through customer service and rating and processing of underwriting files. This person works under direct supervision but also capable of taking some independent action and may have some limited underwriting authority following standard processing procedures. This person assists the underwriting team in processing and reviewing new and renewal business, riders, cancellations, and reinstatements for agents in accordance to established underwriting guidelines. Works closely with more experienced underwriters and participates in review, evaluation, selection, triage, renewal quoting, etc. in an effort to further develop underwriting skills as well as free up some of the underwriter’s time so they can concentrate on more complex risks. Provides excellent customer service, develops strong customer service skills. Triages incoming business according to underwriting criteria and prepares referrals to the appropriate underwriter if request is beyond their authority or scope. Job Description Responsibilities This person assists the underwriting team in processing and reviewing new and renewal business, riders, cancellations, and reinstatements for agents in accordance with established underwriting guidelines. Works closely with more experienced underwriters and participates in review, evaluation, selection, triage, renewal quoting, etc. in an effort to further develop underwriting skills as well as free up some of the underwriter’s time so they can concentrate on more complex risks. Provides excellent customer service, develops strong customer service skills. Triages incoming business according to underwriting criteria and prepares referrals to the appropriate underwriter if request is beyond their authority or scope.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree (with insurance work experience and excellent academic credentials) 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 sell to internal and external customers
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Successful advancement towards any one of the following designations preferred: CPCU and/or RPLU or ASLI

Responsibilities

• Assists the underwriting team in processing and reviewing new and renewal business, riders, cancellations, and reinstatements for agents in accordance with established underwriting guidelines.
• Works closely with more experienced underwriters and participates in review, evaluation, selection, triage, renewal quoting, etc. in an effort to further develop underwriting skills as well as free up some of the underwriter’s time so they can concentrate on more complex risks.
• Provides excellent customer service, develops strong customer service skills.
• Triages incoming business according to underwriting criteria and prepares referrals to the appropriate underwriter if request is beyond their authority or scope.

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