Underwriter/Associate Underwriter

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 Digital Distribution Underwriter/Associate Underwriter candidate is a proven performer with the ability to work with autonomy and accountability. This role is responsible for the review, evaluation, and judgment of risks on the renewal book of business for Workers Compensation Insurance on a nationwide basis. The Underwriter will collaborate with multiple departments (Loss Control, Premium Audit, Claims, and Business Development) to ensure growth and profitability.

What you'll be doing:

• Profitably manage distribution channel renewal book of business.

• Meet renewal retention and pricing goals.

• Manage, maintain and process BOR inbox and BORs in a timely & accurate manner.

• Process cancellations according to state guidelines.

• Review applications for coverage requiring underwriting acceptance of risks using professional judgment in accordance with company risk appetite and company guidelines.

• Work within authority to review renewal policies and prepare recommendations for referral.

• Preserve profitability by managing risk performance through co-ordination with Loss Control, Premium Audit, Claims and Sales through monitoring of loss experience and taking appropriate action to reduce or eliminate future claims.

• Monitoring and evaluation of Agent and state results, reporting and establishment of action plans as needed.

• Make recommendations for growth strategies capitalizing on new identified opportunities.

• Train for a subsequent growth within role to support peers within Digital Distribution by providing new business coverage for them on a nationwide basis.

• Adhere to regional and state guidelines.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree or 1 to 3 years industry experience; Industry designation or professional degree preferred.

• Primary experience in the Workers' Compensation industry.

• Strong quantitative analytical skills desired.

• Competitive, transaction-oriented professional preferred.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with fluency in Microsoft Excel application.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with NCCI, WCIRB, WCRB, CAOM, NYCIRB, NJCRIB, NCRB, PCRB and DCRB rules and regulations.

• Travel up to 15%

Who we are:

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

What's in it for you:

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.

• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

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• All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on No other URL should be trusted for job Markel Group Careers.

• 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.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary for the position is $50,250 - $83,750K with a 15% bonus potential.