Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist - Management Liability (Southeast)

Markel • Richmond, VA

3d

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 and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines and participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Able to provide coaching to others. Ability to appropriately train and underwrite Crime and Tenant Discrimination coverages. Expectations: Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Able to provide coaching to others. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to cultivate new, productive relationships with producers within the Southeast region of the US.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Industry designations such as RPLU are a plus
• Experience in wholesale distribution channel
• Strong analytical skills including ability to analyze and understand policy language
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and timelines
• Demonstrated sales and marketing skills including the ability to utilize data to organize efforts
• Ability to coordinate efforts with support staff to maximize overall productivity
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel & Teams
• Up to 25% travel

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines
• Participate in special projects having an impact on the business
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges
• Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state
• Appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions
• Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers
• Provide coaching to others
• Train and underwrite Crime and Tenant Discrimination coverages
• Cultivate new, productive relationships with producers within the Southeast region of the US

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees