Executive Underwriter Excess & Umbrella (Hybrid or Remote, Mid Atlantic)

Executive Underwriter : Excess & Umbrella

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 primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and drive projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger, more important and more complex accounts. 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. Promotes the growth and development of less experienced underwriters and fosters teamwork.

Responsibilities :

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline Wholesale Excess & Umbrella 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 Excess & Umbrella 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 effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape;
• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting support staff.

Qualifications :

Markel's phased approach for re-entry into our buildings is designed to balance the ongoing health, safety, and well-being of our employees with operational considerations and regulatory / governmental requirements and recommendations. As a result we implemented a hybrid return to work strategy that allows for three days in the office every week. 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.

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

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.