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Requirements
8+ years of complex Property underwriting expertise in the wholesale channel with surplus lines 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 (when appropriate)
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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 alsoHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
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The position encompasses Property underwriting for the Markel Specialty Southeast Region. Specific focus for this role will to be to establish and grow the Property book of wholesale business in the Southeast territory. 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. The appropriate candidate will utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Extensive knowledge in coverage forms and policy language, appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions, is critical. In addition to underwriting acumen, the ideal candidate will also be able to provide coaching and mentorship to others on the team. Along with day to day underwriting responsibilities, they will market our products to wholesalers by coordinating marketing plan with regional and national marketing associates as well as participate underwriting meetings as required.
Review, analyze, accept, and decline Property risks to ensure profitability for Markel.
Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit.
Manage the existing renewal book and implement corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations.
Communicate with regional managers and national product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate.
Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.
Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production.
Review forms and pricing of competitors and be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape
Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff.
Markelcorp · Alpharetta, GA