Underwriter​/Sr. Underwriter - Railroad

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Underwriter /Sr. Underwriter

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline Railroad(ie. Rolling stock, property) 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.
• Communicate with regional managers and national 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 as required.
• Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers
• Cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions through the promotion of Markel’s products and services.
• Review forms and pricing of competitors and be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape

• Minimum 3 years of current experience underwriting profitable Inland Marine/ Railroad (rolling stock, property) business
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and skilled presentation aptitude
• Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills;
• Flexible to travel up to 25% travel when appropriate
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.

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

The salary range for the Underwriter position is $69,/year and the Sr. Underwriter is $87,/year. The posted salary range reflects the lowest and highest base salary applicable to this role across our U.S. locations. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors. As a result, the salary offered for a specific location will fall within a narrower range than the overall range displayed in this posting.

This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.

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.

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We enjoy the everyday | We think further

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.

Are you ready to play your part?

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