Markel 2026 Underwriting Training Program - Northeast

Markel•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to develop skills to review, analyze, accept and decline risks to ensure profitability for Markel. Trainees will communicate with underwriting management, product line leaders, colleagues, data analysts, and current and proposed producers. They will become familiar with and execute upon underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures. Additionally, trainees will be exposed to data analytics and digital technologies that focus on the future of underwriting in the insurance industry. Upon satisfactory completion of training, the underwriter trainee will be eligible for an underwriting position.

Requirements

College graduate as of June 2026
Strong academic performance (3.00 GPA minimum)
Excellent presentation and leadership skills
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment
High energy self-starter
Good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit
Solid time management skills
Computer savvy- experience with MS office suite
Competitive nature and strong desire to win
Candidates who have extraordinary potential and share our passion to live The Markel Style
Available to start work in June 2026
Proof of eligibility to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
Resume to be uploaded

Responsibilities

Develop skills to review, analyze, accept and decline risks to ensure profitability for Markel
Communicate with underwriting management, product line leaders, colleagues, data analysts, and current and proposed producers
Become familiar with and execute upon underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures
Be exposed to data analytics and digital technologies that focus on the future of underwriting in the insurance industry