Commercial Bonds Underwriter | Risk, Strategy & Growth

Markel Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Corporation in Alpharetta, GA seeks an experienced underwriter to analyze and underwrite commercial surety bonds. You will assess risk, review legal documents, and determine terms.

The role includes developing new agency relationships, pricing, and servicing accounts. The candidate should have strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, plus the ability to multi-task in a collaborative environment and mentor teammates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years industry experience.
• Ability to thoroughly analyze bond applications and make objective and subjective decisions based on that data.
• Ability to interpret procedures and instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to calculate premium rates and commissions.
• Ability to compose business correspondence and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to handle large volume of bonds and prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and negotiating skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze and underwrite commercial surety bonds.
• Evaluate and manage risk in line with underwriting philosophy.
• Understand legal documents, indemnity agreements, statutes, bond forms and insurance laws.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment when evaluating financial condition, credit history, experience and character of applicants.
• Develop new business through agency relationships.
• Price, quote, negotiate terms and service accounts.
• Renew bond underwriting and support internal processes for efficiency.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Bond underwriting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Job description

Markel Corporation in Alpharetta, GA seeks an experienced underwriter to analyze and underwrite commercial surety bonds. You will assess risk, review legal documents, and determine terms.

The role includes developing new agency relationships, pricing, and servicing accounts. The candidate should have strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, plus the ability to multi-task in a collaborative environment and mentor teammates.