Underwriting Specialist

Description:

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 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.
   

Qualifications
 

• 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)