Markel ยท 1 month ago
Senior Underwriter, Professional Liability
Scottsdale AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $143K/yr
2+ years expMarkel is a fortune 500 company specializing in insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations. The Senior Underwriter for Professional Liability is responsible for underwriting new business and renewals, managing relationships with agents and brokers, and ensuring profitability through effective risk assessment and communication.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, analyze, accept, and decline wholesale Misc E&O 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 Misc E&O 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 support staff
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-3 years of underwriting expertise in E&O
Experience with wholesale brokers desired
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
Four year college degree and/or working on RPLU or similar designation preferred
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
PC literate with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment
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 working on RPLU or similar designation preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefit programs
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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