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Markel · 7 hours ago

Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist - Wholesale Property

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $159K/yr

3+ years exp

Markel is a fortune 500 company focused on insurance, reinsurance, and advisory services. The Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist role involves underwriting new business and renewals for wholesale property, ensuring profitability while managing relationships with producers and adhering to state laws.

Insurance

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Sarah Y.

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 an existing renewal book and implement corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations

Communicate with regional managers and national product line leaders regarding 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

Qualification

Property underwriting expertiseTechnical knowledgeMarketing skillsAnalytical skillsRelationship buildingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Minimum 3 years current property underwriting expertise

Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions with increasing responsibility

Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment

20% travel in the Northeast Region of the US

US Work Authorization required

Preferred

Four-year college degree desired

Insurance designations a plus

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.