Senior Property Underwriter | Profitability & Growth

Markel Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Holidays and floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Corporation is seeking an experienced Property underwriter to handle new business and renewals within the wholesale channel, driving profitability and effective risk selection. You will utilize underwriting tools, review state-specific regulations, and contribute to training within the department.

Role involves managing renewal books, collaborating with regional managers, and contributing to competitive market positioning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex Property underwriting expertise in the wholesale channel with surplus lines experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline 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 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 staff.

Skills

Property underwriting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree or CPCU

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Markel Corporation is seeking an experienced Property underwriter to handle new business and renewals within the wholesale channel, driving profitability and effective risk selection. You will utilize underwriting tools, review state-specific regulations, and contribute to training within the department.

Role involves managing renewal books, collaborating with regional managers, and contributing to competitive market positioning.