Senior Underwriter War & Terrorism

Markel•Woodland Hills, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Underwriter War & Terrorism underwrites new business and renewals profitably, within their authority and established guidelines, and participates in special projects affecting the business. The role serves larger and more important agents and brokers, uses underwriting tools to determine classifications, rates, and premiums, and applies knowledge of state laws, coverage forms, and policy language. It may also help resolve premium audit disputes and coach others. The Marine Division writes worldwide risks in Hull, Cargo, War, Specie, Liability, and Terrorism. The team emphasizes technical expertise, accuracy, and relationships with insureds and producers, including meeting clients and producers in their home territories. Business is written through Markel Syndicate 3000 and Markel International Insurance Company Limited. The position maintains War & Terrorism product-line underwriting policies and procedures, works with management and cross-functional teams on changes, and supports training, communication, collaboration, and the product line’s profit and growth goals. Travel may be required as appropriate.

Requirements

At least 7 years of current wholesale and/or retail war and terrorism underwriting expertise.
At least 5 years of proven success training, team building, mentoring, and performance management of a commercial insurance underwriting team.
Demonstrated expertise in delivering superior underwriting results.
Broad understanding of claims, actuarial, product development, regulatory, and compliance functions.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.
US work authorization is required; Markel does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Underwrite new business and renewals profitably, according to authority level and established guidelines.
Use underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
Maintain War & Terrorism product-line underwriting policies and procedures.
Collaborate with management, claims, actuarial, and product development to institute changes when appropriate.
Prepare, coordinate, and deliver product-line-specific training for underwriters and support staff.
Advocate for Markel and the War and Terrorism product lines, and communicate regularly with underwriters who have authority.
Promote collaboration throughout the Markel network to advance line-of-business profit and growth goals.
Travel as required when appropriate.
Understand and apply state laws, coverage forms, policy language, and appropriate forms and exclusions.
Assist with resolving premium audit disputes for assigned agents and brokers.
Provide coaching to others.