Rail & Inland Marine Underwriter — Profitability Leader

Markel; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel is seeking an Underwriter/Sr. Underwriter to underwrite Inland Marine and Railroad risks and manage renewals with profitability. You will work with regional managers, participate in audits, and cross-sell Markel products while applying knowledge of forms and state regulations.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and up to 25% travel. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

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
• Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Flexible to travel up to 25% travel when appropriate
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.

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

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Team player

Travel up to 25%

Problem solving

Tools

Underwriting tools

Job description

Markel is seeking an Underwriter/Sr. Underwriter to underwrite Inland Marine and Railroad risks and manage renewals with profitability. You will work with regional managers, participate in audits, and cross-sell Markel products while applying knowledge of forms and state regulations.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and up to 25% travel. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.