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Account Specialist/ Sr. Account Specialist, Retail Excess Casualty

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markelcorp logoMarkelcorp · Denver, CO
$74K–$102K/yrFull-timeHybrid2w ago
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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. We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better We enjoy the everyday | We think further

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite retail excess casualty business for the West Region to include reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining risks to ensure profitability for Markel;
  • Review terms, conditions and pricing. Underwrite renewal business and handle related servicing;
  • Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit;
  • Communicate with regional managers and product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate;
  • Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided;
  • Implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed;
  • Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff;
  • Monitor producers for profitability and production.

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in retail excess casualty underwriting expertise
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility;
  • Experience in the retail channel with a "following" of producers;
  • Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills;
  • Four year college degree preferred;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills;
  • Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment;
  • Up to 25% travel
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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.
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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 aHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental 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! 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.

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