Senior Premium Audit Lead – Complex, High-Exposure Audits

Markel Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 59,769,000 - 124,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Corporation is seeking a Senior Premium Audit Specialist to conduct complex virtual premium audits across diverse industries, ensuring accurate risk classification and premium determination through detailed analysis of payroll, sales, and organizational structures.

You will independently manage high‑premium audits, review third‑party work for accuracy, mentor peers, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding regulatory and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience in premium auditing, insurance operations, underwriting support, accounting, finance, business analysis, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of premium audit principles, classification methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, high-premium, and high-risk audit assignments.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to balance quality, productivity, and customer experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business technologies.
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and leverage automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual premium audits across a broad range of industries, including highly complex business operations and organizational structures.
• Investigate and analyze payroll, sales, operational activities, ownership structures, and classification issues to accurately assess risk exposures and premium.
• Independently manage and complete complex, high-premium, and high-exposure audits requiring advanced technical expertise and judgment.
• Make determinations through research, investigation, and collaboration with business partners.
• Prepare and process audit reports in accordance with department standards while maintaining accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Review audits completed by third-party vendors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for team members by sharing knowledge and supporting issue resolution.
• Support onboarding and development through peer mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Meet elevated productivity, quality, accuracy, and turnaround expectations while balancing complexity.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, NCCI, WCIRB, PCRB, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Leverage technology, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve audit outcomes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Auditing

Research

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Markel Corporation is seeking a Senior Premium Audit Specialist to conduct complex virtual premium audits across diverse industries, ensuring accurate risk classification and premium determination through detailed analysis of payroll, sales, and organizational structures.

You will independently manage high‑premium audits, review third‑party work for accuracy, mentor peers, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding regulatory and ISO standards.