Associate Underwriting Manager / Underwriting Manager-Lawyers Professional
About The Position
Markel is seeking an Associate Underwriting Manager or Underwriting Manager to join its growing lawyers professional underwriting team. The role reports to the Senior Director and manages the Underwriting support team and Associate Underwriters. It contributes to underwriting direction for admitted and non-admitted products, manages complex risks and external relationships, improves workflows, and supports the financial performance of the books of business. The successful candidate will help execute the Director’s product strategy, meet team performance goals, and adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of underwriting experience.
- Demonstrated aptitude for managing people and projects.
- Proven ability to make sound underwriting decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to achieve business goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship management skills.
- U.S. work authorization is required; Markel does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team and execute the Director’s product strategy.
- Evaluate complex risks and identify opportunities to structure coverage solutions that align with underwriting guidelines and business objectives.
- Manage Associate Underwriters and Underwriting support staff against performance goals and metrics.
- Monitor workflows and create efficiencies to improve team performance.
- Manage and contribute to the management of key external relationships.
- Contribute to underwriting direction for admitted and non-admitted products.
- Contribute to the financial performance of the books of business.
- Adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and business needs.
- Contribute ideas to improve team efficiency, customer experience, and underwriting procedures.
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance plan options for full-time employees.
- Multiple dental insurance plan options for full-time employees.
- Multiple vision insurance plan options for full-time employees.
- Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match contributions.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Paid time off.
- Corporate holidays and floating holidays.
- Parental leave.
- May be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
