Underwriting Support Specialist

Markel; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel is seeking an Underwriting Support Specialist in the United States. The role executes prescribed performance goals within the Underwriting Services Department, focusing on rating new and renewal business, processing post-transactions, and supporting multiple policy lines.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma (associates or bachelors preferred) and strong data entry skills, with proficiency in MS Office and attention to detail. Insurance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written and data entry skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and following processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Insurance industry experience preferred (2 years).
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Rate new and renewal business and support pre-renewal setups.
• Process post-transactions and tasks for assigned product lines.
• Ensure accuracy of rating/pricing documentation in the document management system.
• Verify information in systems and ensure documentation is on file.
• Maintain knowledge of rate, rules, and forms for supported lines.
• Monitor and process incoming work within underwriting support workflows.
• Follow prescribed guidelines to meet performance goals.
• Maintain a professional relationship with Markel colleagues.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

MS Office

Team player

Insurance experience

High-volume workload

Independent and team work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

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!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

Work Experience/Skill Sets

• Strong written and data entry/ typing skills

• Ability to follow process and attention to detail and accuracy

• Adequate in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Strong Team Player

• Preferred 2 years experience in the insurance industry.

• Ability to manage high volume workloadand multi-task in fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

US Work Authorization

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.

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.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• 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 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 participation in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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