Sr. Underwriter, Cyber, Tech, E&O

Markel Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Cyber, Tech, and E&O risks. This role is pivotal in underwriting new business and renewals while ensuring profitability. You will engage with agents and brokers, analyze risks, and implement strategies to enhance operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Cyber underwriting, strong analytical skills, and a passion for building relationships. This dynamic position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you thrive in a flexible setting and are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Vision insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Corporate holidays

Floating holidays

Parental leave

Hybrid working schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cyber/IT/Misc E&O underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals profitably according to guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with key producers.

Skills

Cyber/IT underwriting experience

Technical knowledge and skills

Marketing and relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player mentality

Education

Four year college degree

CPCU or similar designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel)

Job description

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber, Tech, E&O

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber, Tech, E&O

Apply locations Alpharetta GA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0019425

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Able to provide coaching to others.

What you'll be doing:

• 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;
• Connect 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;
• Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously supervising 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.

What we're looking for:

• 5 years of Cyber/IT/Misc E&O underwriting experience in the Southeast Region of the USA preferred;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of growing 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;
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed;
• Up to 25% travel (when appropriate).

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

What’s in it for you:

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

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