Underwriting Specialist/ Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty
| Company | Markel |
|---|---|
| Location | Alpharetta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 6-12 years of wholesale excess casualty underwriting experience in the Southeast Region of the USA required
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
- Strong collaboration skills
- Enjoys working in a team environment
- Experienced in Construction and/or General Casualty
- Established relationships with Wholesale brokers in the SE Region
- Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Achieves customer satisfaction and service standards for all brokers/agents assigned to team and/or self
- Review, analyze, accept, and decline wholesale Excess Casualty in both Construction and General Casualty risks to ensure profitability for Markel
- Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit
- Interprets, explains, and educates on products and forms as needed
- Build and maintain quality relationships with key producers while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability, production, competition, and industry trends
- Maintain a high level of customer service
- Act as a mentor/coach/trainer to junior members of the team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred
- Up to 25% travel (when appropriate)