Senior Property Underwriter - Profitability & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO and holidays with floating days

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking an experienced Property underwriter to handle new business and renewals in a profitable manner across the U.S. The role requires assessing risks, utilizing underwriting tools, and guiding associate underwriters. Travel up to 25% is possible as part of coordinating with agents and producers.

The candidate will review forms, price competitively, and support growth while upholding state-specific regulations and guidelines. A four-year degree and CPCU are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex Property underwriting in the wholesale channel with surplus lines experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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 to meet profitability expectations.
• Communicate with regional managers and national product line leaders on accounts and producers; recommend operational improvements.
• Participate in audits and underwriting meetings as required.
• Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while monitoring profitability and production.
• Review forms and pricing of competitors and market the Markel product effectively.
• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff.

Skills

Property underwriting

Surplus lines

Relationship building

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

Four-year college degree

CPCU or similar designation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Markel Group is seeking an experienced Property underwriter to handle new business and renewals in a profitable manner across the U.S. The role requires assessing risks, utilizing underwriting tools, and guiding associate underwriters. Travel up to 25% is possible as part of coordinating with agents and producers.

The candidate will review forms, price competitively, and support growth while upholding state-specific regulations and guidelines. A four-year degree and CPCU are preferred.