Senior Cyber/IT & E&O Underwriter

Markel Corporation; Town of Boston, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Markel Corporation is seeking an experienced underwriter to handle complex Cyber/IT & Misc E&O risks in wholesale and retail channels. You will review, underwrite, and manage renewals while collaborating with regional leadership to improve profitability and market positioning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel up to 25%. A four-year degree and/or CPCU or similar designation is preferred, with salary commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years current complex underwriting expertise preferred.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Proven experience in the wholesale and retail channels.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline wholesale and retail Cyber/IT & 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 Cyber/IT & 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.

Education

Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred

Job description

Markel Corporation is seeking an experienced underwriter to handle complex Cyber/IT & Misc E&O risks in wholesale and retail channels. You will review, underwrite, and manage renewals while collaborating with regional leadership to improve profitability and market positioning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel up to 25%. A four-year degree and/or CPCU or similar designation is preferred, with salary commensurate to experience.