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Markel · 22 hours ago

Underwriting Specialist/ Account Executive, Primary Casualty

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Markel is a Fortune 500 company that provides insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations globally. The Underwriting Specialist/Account Executive will underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner, manage relationships with key producers, and participate in special projects that impact the business.

Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, accept, and decline primary casualty 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

Qualification

Primary Casualty underwritingCPCUSimilar designationMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsRelationship buildingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

3-7 years of Primary Casualty underwriting experience in the West Regions of the United States is required

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 including MS Word and MS Excel required

Strong analytical and organizational skills

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

Preferred

Degree preferred

CPCU or similar designation preferred

Benefits

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.