Senior Underwriter / Senior Account Specialist, Inland Marine

Senior Underwriter / Senior Account Specialist, Inland Marine

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The position encompasses Inland Marine underwriting for the Markel Specialty West Region, with a specific focus on establishing and growing the Inland Marine book of dual distribution (retail and wholesale) in the West territory. The primary purpose is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner according to authority level and established guidelines. The appropriate candidate will utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges, and should understand state laws within the assigned territory to properly transact business in each state. Extensive knowledge of coverage forms and policy language, appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions, is critical. In addition to underwriting acumen, the ideal candidate will provide coaching and mentorship to others on the team. Along with day-to-day underwriting responsibilities, they will market our products to producers and agents by coordinating marketing plans with regional and national marketing associates, as well as participate in underwriting meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline Inland Marine risks to ensure profitability for Markel.
• Underwrite and select new business that will generate 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 monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production.
• Review forms and pricing of competitors and effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape.
• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff.

Qualifications

US Work Authorization

US work authorization is required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay Information

The base salary offered will be based on compensable factors such as education, experience, training, competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The base salary range for the Sr. Account Specialist position is $92,000 – $127,000 per year with a 25% bonus potential.

Who We Are / What’s In It For You

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries. We are a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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