Underwriting Support Specialist

Markel Corporation; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Markel Corporation is seeking an Underwriting Support Specialist to execute defined performance goals within the Specialty Underwriting Services Department. You will handle rating, pricing documentation, and ensure accuracy across multiple policy and rating systems while supporting Underwriting teams.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate or bachelor’s preferred) and 2 years in insurance, with strong Excel/Outlook skills and a detail-oriented, team-driven approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of insurance industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute performance goals set by Underwriting Services Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintain accurate rating/pricing documentation in the document management system.
• Ensure accuracy of input in all systems and verify required files are on record.
• Apply knowledge of rate, rules, and forms for lines of business.
• Monitor and process incoming work within underwriting support workflows.
• Support team service levels and adhere to productivity/accuracy standards.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

MS Office

Team player

Insurance industry experience

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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!

Underwriting Support Specialist

The Underwriting Support Specialist is responsible for executing the prescribed Performance Goals outlined by the Underwriting Services Supervisor or Manager within the Specialty Underwriting Services Department. Performance Goals to articulate productivity and accuracy standards for Underwriting Support Specialist Underwriting Support Rating for new and renewal business in addition to, pre-renewal setups, processing post-transactions, and tasks for assigned product lines that support Underwriting groups in multiple policy and rating systems within the set department or compliance standards. Accountable for accurate rating/pricing documentation in document management system. Ensure accuracy of information input into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is on file. Basic knowledge of rate, rules, and forms for lines of business and product lines supported. Monitor and process incoming work within Underwriting Support task workflows Understanding and expertise to execute on assigned Performance Goals via following prescribed training guidelines Adhere to prescribed productivity standards Adhere to prescribed accuracy standards Contribute to team meeting service level standards set forth by department leadership Maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues at Markel

Education

High School Diploma Required, associate or bachelor's degree Preferred

Key Job Responsibilities

• Executing the prescribed Performance Goals outlined by the Underwriting Services Supervisor or Manager within the Specialty Underwriting Services Department.
• Articulating productivity and accuracy standards for Underwriting Support Specialist.
• Underwriting Support Rating for new and renewal business.
• Processing pre-renewal setups.
• Processing post-transactions.
• Completing tasks for assigned product lines that support Underwriting groups in multiple policy and rating systems.
• Accountability for accurate rating/pricing documentation in the document management system.
• Ensuring accuracy of information input into all appropriate systems and verifying that all necessary documentation is on file.
• Applying basic knowledge of rate, rules, and forms for lines of business and product lines supported.
• Monitoring and processing incoming work within Underwriting Support task workflows.
• Executing assigned Performance Goals via following prescribed training guidelines.
• Adhering to prescribed productivity standards.
• Adhering to prescribed accuracy standards.
• Contributing to team meeting service level standards set forth by department leadership.
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with colleagues at Markel.

Key Experience & Skills

• Strong written and data entry/typing skills.
• Ability to follow process and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adequate proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong Team Player.
• 2 years experience in the insurance industry.
• Ability to manage high volume workload and multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Location and Hours

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay Information

The hourly rate 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. The national average hourly range for the Underwriting Support Specialist is $21.78/hr- $29.95/hr with 5% incentive.

About Us

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. We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better We enjoy the everyday | We think further

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

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