Senior Underwriter — Cyber/IT & E&O, Profitability Focus

Markel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Stock Purchase Plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Markel is seeking a Sr. Underwriter to underwrite new business and renewals in Cyber/IT & Misc E&O, ensuring profitability and compliance. You’ll analyze risk, determine classifications, rates and charges, and guide junior staff.

The role requires 5+ years of underwriting experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and travel up to 25%. US work authorization is required, with no visa sponsorship offered. This is a full-time position with Markel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years current complex underwriting expertise preferred.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge reflective of progression of positions.
• Proven experience in wholesale and retail channels.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible 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 to meet profitability.
• Communicate with regional managers and product line leaders on accounts and producers.
• 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 underwriting support staff.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Wholesale/retail experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or CPCU or similar designation

Job description

Markel is seeking a Sr. Underwriter to underwrite new business and renewals in Cyber/IT & Misc E&O, ensuring profitability and compliance. You’ll analyze risk, determine classifications, rates and charges, and guide junior staff.

The role requires 5+ years of underwriting experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and travel up to 25%. US work authorization is required, with no visa sponsorship offered. This is a full-time position with Markel.