Senior Underwriter/Sr. Account Specialist, Underwriting Specialist/ Acccount Executive

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Our competitive salary is commensurate with experience.



# Senior Underwriter/Sr. Account Specialist, Underwriting Specialist/ Acccount Executive

Are you looking for a role that allows you to make a difference? Markel Group is looking for a Senior Underwriter/Sr. Account Specialist, Underwriting Specialist/ Acccount Executive to join their global community of optimists and problem-solvers.

## Job Responsibilities

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. This includes:

* Reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining Lawyers Professional Liability risks to ensure profitability for Markel
* Underwriting and selecting new business that will produce an underwriting profit
* Managing the existing renewal book and implementing corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations
* Communicating with regional managers and national product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and making recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate
* Participating in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required
* Building and maintaining quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production
* Reviewing forms and pricing of competitors and being able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape
* Providing training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff

## Qualifications

* 4+ years of complex Lawyers Professional Liability underwriting expertise in retail with surplus lines experience a plus
* 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)
* Ability to work a hybrid office schedule of three days a week in the office, two days remote

## Salary & Benefits

Markel Group recognizes the importance of a competitive salary and benefits package. The Senior Underwriter/Sr. Account Specialist, Underwriting Specialist/ Acccount Executive position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. In addition, Markel Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
* Optional life, disability and AD&D insurance
* 401(k) with employer match contributions
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays
* Parental leave

## About Markel Group

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. At Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, 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.

We're all about people We win together We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday We think further

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Competitive benefit programs, Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options, optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave

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Analytical and organizational skills, Microsoft Office skills, marketing and relationship building skills, communication skills

4-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred

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Qualification and Experience 4+ years of complex Lawyers Professional Liability underwriting expertise in retail with surplus lines experience a plus, 4-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred

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