Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
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Responsibilities
Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers
Consistently achieves budgeted financial results through superior service, account retention and responsiveness to new business submissions
Considers different approaches towards risks based upon class of business
Participates on projects having an impact on the business
Identifies and captures new business opportunities
Able to create tactical sales plans; track results and execute necessary corrective action
Open to regular visits to agents
Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred
Incumbent should have completed 3 - 5 years in an underwriting capacity
Qualified candidate has demonstrated a solid understanding of contract and subdivision bond underwriting
Ability to write and articulate in a concise and clear manner to convey complex information
Underwrites for profitable premium growth
Associate learns the nuances of the surety rate manual
Under minimal supervision makes quick sound decisions and negotiates terms and conditions consistent with underwriting authority limits, standards and within submission timeframes.
Self-sufficient with demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles
Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes
Provides guidance and coaching to others
Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
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.Are you ready to play your part?Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Caution: Employment scamsAll legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers . No other URL should be trusted for job postings .All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
What part will you play? 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!
Primary responsibilities include: 1) independently underwrite contract bonds adhering to Markel Surety's underwriting philosophy, appropriately assessing the risk presented and properly managing that risk and 2) conduct all forms of marketing to strategically build a profitable book in a designated territory. The underwriter is to have the knowledge and apply the skills required of this position, including knowledge of required and normal ratios, risks associated with various types of construction activities, competition's underwriting attitudes and industry norms for all issues. The underwriter is the source for knowledge and information concerning bonding.
Markelcorp · Lake Oswego, OR