Markel 2026 Underwriting Training Program - West

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to develop skills to review, analyze, accept and decline risks to ensure profitability for Markel. Communicate with underwriting management, product line leaders, colleagues, data analysts, and current and proposed producers. Become familiar with and execute upon underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures. Trainees will be exposed to data analytics and digital technologies that focus on the future of underwriting in the insurance industry. Upon satisfactory completion of training the underwriter trainee will be eligible for an underwriting position.

What were looking for

• College graduate as of June 2026
• Strong academic performance (3.00 GPA minimum), excellent presentation and leadership skills
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment
• High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Solid time management skills
• Computer savvy - experience with MS Office suite
• Competitive nature and strong desire to win
• Candidates who have extraordinary potential and share our passion to live The Markel Style
• Available to start work in June 2026
• Proof of eligibility to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

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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.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application so that we can learn 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, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary range for the position is $30-38 / hr. with a 10% bonus potential.

Caution : Employment scams

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We would also ask that you 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, or other protected characteristics.

US Work Authorization

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

Pay information :

$34.00 - $39.00 per hour

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

No agencies please.

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