Associate Underwriter

Markel • Richmond, WI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our growing team, underwriting E&S Homeowners business countrywide! Seeking a candidate who enjoys providing creative solutions for our partners, embraces technology and is constantly thinking of a better way to do things. The ideal applicant works well in a team-oriented environment, is able to manage their time appropriately to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met, can work efficiently through tasks, can effectively build and maintain relationships by utilizing a strong set of soft skills and is comfortable analyzing and discussing basic insurance data in order to drive their external partners towards production and profitability goals. Our organization is focused on providing growth opportunities to its staff through constant and quality underwriting training, offering funding and incentives for continuing education designations, and creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone to bring their true selves to work. In this role, an Associate Underwriter is expected to handle daily referrals, manage external partners towards production and profitability goals, manage projects from planning to completion and support the Underwriters with various team work flows. Some travel may be required. Applicant will need to be proficient in all Microsoft Office products. Does this sound like you? Join us and play your part in something special!

Requirements

• 2 years of insurance experience or professional experience in a similar field
• Ability to work on central time zone schedule
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Office 365
• Experience in agency relationship management (wholesale preferred)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
• US Work Authorization required

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a suite of unique admitted products like Special Event and Cyclist as well as an E&S Homeowners and dwelling product
• Support the Underwriters with team workflows and distribution of emails and referrals
• Manage assigned partners to ensure profitable growth and gain market feedback
• Manage projects and tasks with autonomy from planning to completion within deadlines
• Participate in group projects as assigned
• Be the lead on the shared resource inboxes while managing your personal inbox

Benefits

• Multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
• Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Corporate holidays and floating holidays
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed