Senior Underwriter - Programs & Coverholders
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
Markel Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Insurance
Underwriter, Insurance Sales, Insurance Analyst, Property Insurance -
Finance & Banking
Underwriter, Insurance Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* The Opportunity:
** Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Programs & Coverholders, this new position is responsible for producing new business and maintaining a profitable portfolio of desirable program business through marketing, analysis, sales, service, and underwriting.
** What you'll be doing:
**** Our must haves**:
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* 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
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* What’s in it for you:
** Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer, which means you'll have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please let us know.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodations that may be needed. Our recruitment process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist with tasks such as initial resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate matching.
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** Pay information:
** 86-118kWe are looking for a production underwriter to underwrite and service a growing book of business, including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new and renewable business.
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.
* underwrite and service a growing book of mainly delegated underwriting portfolio business, including risk selection, coverage negotiation, pricing adequacy and referrals all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and company guidelines.
* Reviews and processes changes to existing delegated programs to maintain compliance with company underwriting philosophy.
* Participate in the Cover holder audit process.
* Co-ordinate with the Markel actuarial team for new business and renewal reviews.
* Identify, analyze and develop sources of new business; assists in developing marketing strategies for new or improved products.
* Partner with peers in other product lines to leverage new business opportunities.
* Establish and maintain superior business and service-oriented partnerships with Markel's broker clients through, regular and frequent attendance at client broker events and industry conferences.
* Maintain market intelligence, business insurance trends and industry knowledge.
* 5+ years’ property and casualty underwriting experience.
* Property, Casualty and Professional Lines experience an asset.
* University degree; CIP or FCIP designation.
* Bilingual;
French and English an asset.
* Expertise and depth in policy wordings, forms and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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