Senior Underwriter, Professional Liability

Markel; Canada; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Canada is seeking an experienced Underwriter. The successful candidate will manage underwriting risks, build relationships with producers, and possess 2-3 years of E&O underwriting expertise. You will receive a competitive salary ranging from $74k to $102k plus bonuses, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Join us and make a meaningful difference in our community.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO and parental leave

Corporate holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of underwriting expertise in E&O.
• Experience with wholesale brokers desired.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline wholesale Misc E&O risks.
• Manage the existing renewal book to meet profitability expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key producers.
• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.

Skills

Underwriting expertise in E&O

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Four year college degree or working on RPLU

RPLU or similar designation

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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. Join us and play your part in something special!

Underwriting 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Pay Information

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The base salary range for the Underwriter is $74k - $102k with a 20% bonus, the Sr. Underwriter position is $104k - $143k/year with a 25% bonus potential.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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