Associate Underwriter

Markel • Richmond, VA

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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 act as a resource and serve as an integral member of the underwriting team able to overcome obstacles in the workload and meet timelines by fulfilling basic underwriting support responsibilities. This position will handle day-to- day client servicing including managing workflow and reinforcing the ease of doing business with Markel by meeting or exceeding agents/brokers expectations and providing quality service on a consistent basis. Manage renewal business under limited supervision of an Underwriter - prepare analysis of exposure and present to Underwriter for signoff. Gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposure, loss history, and economic trends that may impact the terms and conditions offered to the client. Provide forms/coverage interpretations and advice on additional coverage needs, understand and evaluate exposures, and underwrite policy change requests. Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management system and adherence to documentation standards. Ensure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is in the file. Maintain current and continue to develop new effective relationships and/or regular contact with clients and build strong relationships with employees across the organization. This role requires up to 25% travel. Seek cross selling opportunities. Strong computer skills, comfortable working in multiple systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work individually and with a team. Detail oriented with ability to juggle multiple priorities. Self-directed and highly productive with little supervision. Comfortable with high volume workloads and meeting production standards.

Requirements

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• Strong computer skills, comfortable working in multiple systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and with a team.
• Detail oriented with ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-directed and highly productive with little supervision.
• Comfortable with high volume workloads and meeting production standards.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably 2-3 years of insurance related experience, but not required.
• Would like for the top candidate to possess an understanding of insurance products with a basic knowledge or rules, rates and forms.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource and serve as an integral member of the underwriting team able to overcome obstacles in the workload and meet timelines by fulfilling basic underwriting support responsibilities.
• Handle day-to- day client servicing including managing workflow and reinforcing the ease of doing business with Markel by meeting or exceeding agents/brokers expectations and providing quality service on a consistent basis.
• Manage renewal business under limited supervision of an Underwriter - prepare analysis of exposure and present to Underwriter for signoff.
• Gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposure, loss history, and economic trends that may impact the terms and conditions offered to the client.
• Provide forms/coverage interpretations and advice on additional coverage needs, understand and evaluate exposures, and underwrite policy change requests.
• Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management system and adherence to documentation standards.
• Ensure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is in the file.
• Maintain current and continue to develop new effective relationships and/or regular contact with clients and build strong relationships with employees across the organization.
• Seek cross selling opportunities.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees