Executive Underwriter, Healthcare

Markel • Alpharetta, SC

19d • Hybrid

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 underwrite new business, renewals, and drive projects having an impact on the business for Healthcare Risk Solutions for the Southeast Region. Underwriting will be accomplished in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines. As an Executive Underwriter you will be responsible for larger, and more complex accounts. You must be able to utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Expert Knowledge in coverage forms and policy language and appropriate use of forms and exclusions is required. This role requires you to promote the growth and development of less experienced underwriters and to foster teamwork.

Requirements

• 8+ years of complex retail & wholesale healthcare professional liability underwriting experience
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Four year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.
• Up to 25% travel
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Expert understanding and proven ability to underwrite hospital, inpatient, (or long term care) and complex allied/miscellaneous medical facility business
• Thorough grasp of policy language including primary, lead umbrella, excess follow form, and captive reinsurance
• Ability to analyze complex loss data and work with experience rating and loss rating; familiar with actuarial concepts and ability to work collaboratively with internal actuaries.
• Strong ability to present at underwriting meetings with senior executives from existing and prospective insureds
• Provide policy review and rating guidance
• Actively participate in Claims meetings and reviews
• Quote and bind new and renewal accounts according to our underwriting guidelines and strategy
• Actively participate in large risk strategy
• Maintain and adhere to all underwriting file documentation standards
• Cultivate and strengthen retail & wholesale broker relationships across the Southeast Region
• Present innovative marketing strategies with the healthcare brokerage community
• Collaboration with Regional Leadership

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: Executive