Associate Underwriter, Financial Institutions

Role Overview

• Review, analyze, accept, and decline Financial Institution underwriting risks to ensure profitability for Markel
• Manage the existing renewal book and implement corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations
• Communicate with regional managers and national Financial Institution 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 while simultaneously monitoring the entire appointed producer base for profitability and production
• Review forms and pricing of competitors and be able to effectively market the Markel product within the competitive landscape
• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting support staff.

Requirements

• 1+ year of Financial Institution underwriting or relevant industry experience required
• 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 working on insurance designations preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superb technology skills to include MS Office and underwriting systems
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment with a desire to succeed.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance plan options
• optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• corporate holidays and floating holidays
• parental leave