Rail & Inland Marine Underwriter (Profitability)

Markel Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Floating holidays

Job summary

Markel Corporation in the United States is seeking an Underwriter to assess Inland Marine/Railroad risks and drive profitability across a defined territory. You will review, accept, and decline risks, underwrite new business, and manage renewals, working with regional managers to optimize processes.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of current underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of current experience underwriting profitable Inland Marine/Railroad (rolling stock, property) business.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and skilled presentation aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline Railroad (ie. Rolling stock, property) 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 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.
• Cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions through the promotion of Markel's products and services.
• Review forms and pricing of competitors and be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape.

Skills

Inland Marine/Railroad underwriting

Strong communication

Analytical ability

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Markel Corporation in the United States is seeking an Underwriter to assess Inland Marine/Railroad risks and drive profitability across a defined territory. You will review, accept, and decline risks, underwrite new business, and manage renewals, working with regional managers to optimize processes.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of current underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.