Account Specialist

What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were 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. 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.

What youll be doing :

Underwrite wholesale 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.

What were looking for :

Current experience in wholesale underwriting expertise

Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility;

Experience in the wholesale 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

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

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 demonstrated competencies geographic location and other factors. The base salary range for the Account Specialist is $74k - $102k with a 20% bonus.

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.

Were all about people We win together We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday We think further

Whats 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.

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.

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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 .

No agencies please.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 74 - 102