Associate Underwriter Commercial Surety

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

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To support the underwriting function through customer service, rating and processing of underwriting files. This person works under direct supervision, capable of independent action, and may have limited underwriting authority following standard processing procedures.

• Assist the underwriting team in processing and reviewing new and renewal business, riders, cancellations, and reinstatements for agents in accordance with established underwriting guidelines.
• Work closely with more experienced underwriters and participate in review, evaluation, selection, triage, renewal quoting, etc., to further develop underwriting skills and free up the underwriter’s time for more complex risks.
• Provide excellent customer service and develop strong customer service skills.
• Triage incoming business according to underwriting criteria and prepare referrals to the appropriate underwriter if the request is beyond authority or scope.

• Four‑year college degree or successful completion of at least two years as an Underwriting Technician.

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job‑relevant education, experience, training, licensure, competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary for the position is $33.15 to $45.58 per hour with a 15% bonus potential.

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

• Competitive benefit programs including health, dental and vision insurance plans, optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave.

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