Hybrid Underwriting Associate – E&S/Homeowners

Markel; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Job summary

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is seeking an Associate Underwriter to handle daily referrals, manage external partners toward production and profitability goals, and support underwriters with various workflows. The role emphasizes teamwork, relationship management, and data-driven decision-making, with travel possible and Microsoft Office proficiency.

The position requires working in a central time zone, offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote), and includes comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of insurance experience or professional experience in a similar field.
• Ability to work on central time zone schedule
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Office 365
• Experience in agency relationship management (wholesale preferred)

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a suite of unique admitted products like Special Event and Cyclist as well as an E&S Homeowners and dwelling product
• Support the Underwriters with team workflows and distribution of emails and referrals
• Manage assigned partners to ensure profitable growth and gain market feedback
• Manage projects and tasks with autonomy from planning to completion within deadlines
• Participate in group projects as assigned
• Be the lead on the shared resource inboxes while managing your personal inbox

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Relationship building

Soft skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Office 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is seeking an Associate Underwriter to handle daily referrals, manage external partners toward production and profitability goals, and support underwriters with various workflows. The role emphasizes teamwork, relationship management, and data-driven decision-making, with travel possible and Microsoft Office proficiency.

The position requires working in a central time zone, offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote), and includes comprehensive benefits