Underwriter​/Sr. Underwriter, Allied Healthcare

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 primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state.

Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions.

• Expert understanding and proven ability to allied/miscellaneous medical facility business.
• Thorough grasp of policy language including primary, lead umbrella and excess.
• Ability to analyze complex loss data and work with experience rating and loss rating; familiar with actuarial concepts and ability to work collaboratively with internal actuaries.
• Actively participate in product meetings, providing input related to allied healthcare appetite.
• Quote and bind new and renewal accounts according to our underwriting guidelines and strategy.
• Maintain and adhere to all underwriting file documentation standards.
• Cultivate and improve retail broker relationships across the east region of the US.
• Present innovative marketing strategies with the casualty brokerage community.
• Collaboration with Regional Leadership.

• 3+ years of underwriting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
• Four-year college degree and/or RPLU or similar designation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven experience with Excel.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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

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.

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.

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