Underwriting Specialist/ Executive Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Markel; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Specialist/Executive Underwriter to manage complex accounts and drive impactful projects. This role involves underwriting new business and renewals while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. You will leverage your extensive experience to mentor junior underwriters and build strong relationships with brokers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in excess casualty underwriting, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Join a Fortune 500 company committed to diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career with a role that offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in wholesale excess casualty underwriting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals profitably within authority levels.
• Mentor and coach junior team members while maintaining high customer service levels.

Skills

Wholesale Excess Casualty Underwriting

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field

CPCU or similar designation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Underwriting Specialist/ Executive Underwriter, Excess Casualty

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Position Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to underwrite new business and renewals profitably, within authority levels and guidelines, and to drive impactful projects. The role involves handling larger, complex accounts, using underwriting tools for classification and rates, understanding state laws, and managing coverage forms and policy language. The position also includes resolving premium audit disputes and mentoring less experienced underwriters.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve customer satisfaction and service standards for brokers/agents.
• Review, analyze, accept, and decline wholesale Excess Casualty risks, ensuring profitability.
• Underwrite and select new business for profitability.
• Interpret, explain, and educate on products and forms.
• Build and maintain relationships with key producers, monitor profitability, production, and trends.
• Maintain high customer service levels.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of wholesale excess casualty underwriting experience in the Southeast US region.
• Technical knowledge with progression of responsibility.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in Construction and/or General Casualty.
• Established relationships with wholesale brokers in the SE region.
• Degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Team player with a flexible approach.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Additional Information

US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Markel is a Fortune 500 company with a global presence, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, holidays, and parental leave.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Markel is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of protected characteristics.