Markel · 1 day ago
Underwriting Specialist / Executive Underwriter, Property
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMarkel is a fortune 500 company that specializes in insurance and reinsurance operations globally. The Underwriting Specialist / Executive Underwriter role focuses on underwriting new business and renewals in the Property domain, with an emphasis on profitability and relationship management within the Southeast territory.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, analyze, accept, and decline Property 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 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 be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape
Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff
Qualification
Required
8+ years of complex Property underwriting expertise in the wholesale channel with surplus lines experience
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed
Up to 25% travel (when appropriate)
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future
Preferred
Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life
Multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO
Corporate holidays
Floating holidays
Parental leave
Company
Markel
As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Keimig
President & Chief Executive Officer - Markel Surety Corporation
Richard Whitt
Retired, Co-chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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