Markel · 5 hours ago
Associate Underwriter
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMarkel Group is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in insurance and investment operations worldwide. The Associate Underwriter role involves providing underwriting support, managing client relationships, and ensuring accurate documentation while working under limited supervision.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage renewal business under limited supervision of an Underwriter - prepare analysis of exposure and present to Underwriter for signoff
Gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposure, loss history, and economic trends that may impact the terms and conditions offered to the client
Provide forms/coverage interpretations and advice on additional coverage needs, understand and evaluate exposures, and underwrite policy change requests
Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management system and adherence to documentation standards
Ensure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is in the file
Maintain current and continue to develop new effective relationships and/or regular contact with clients and build strong relationships with employees across the organization. This role requires up to 25% travel
Seek cross selling opportunities
Strong computer skills, comfortable working in multiple systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work individually and with a team
Detail oriented with ability to juggle multiple priorities
Self-directed and highly productive with little supervision
Comfortable with high volume workloads and meeting production standards
Qualification
Required
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future
Manage renewal business under limited supervision of an Underwriter - prepare analysis of exposure and present to Underwriter for signoff
Gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposure, loss history, and economic trends that may impact the terms and conditions offered to the client
Provide forms/coverage interpretations and advice on additional coverage needs, understand and evaluate exposures, and underwrite policy change requests
Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management system and adherence to documentation standards
Ensure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is in the file
Maintain current and continue to develop new effective relationships and/or regular contact with clients and build strong relationships with employees across the organization. This role requires up to 25% travel
Seek cross selling opportunities
Strong computer skills, comfortable working in multiple systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work individually and with a team
Detail oriented with ability to juggle multiple priorities
Self-directed and highly productive with little supervision
Comfortable with high volume workloads and meeting production standards
Preferred
Preferably 2-3 years of insurance related experience, but not required
Would like for the top candidate to possess an understanding of insurance products with a basic knowledge or rules, rates and forms
Benefits
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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