Markel
Associate Underwriter Contract Surety
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Associate Underwriter Contract Surety
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Markel .
Primary purpose of this position is to build underwriting expertise while supporting the Surety Underwriting unit within one of our underwriting headquarters. Working under direct supervision, this individual may be tasked with making decisions independently and could hold limited underwriting authority.
The role involves regular interaction with multiple stakeholders—including operations, home office underwriting, frontline underwriting, agency partners, customers, and contractor services—to help advance Markel Surety's objectives and execute key underwriting strategies. Building underwriting expertise is the core focus, and the individual will actively develop skills through hands‑on involvement in underwriting processes. Additionally, this person may be assigned to lead special projects that support team and organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
Supports underwriting operations by processing and reviewing new and existing business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines.
Collaborates with experienced underwriters and actively develops underwriting expertise through participation in evaluation and decision‑making processes.
Delivers exceptional internal and external customer service while strengthening relationship‑management skills.
Job Requirements
Four‑year college degree or successful completion of at least two years as an Underwriting Technician.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to interact and gain buy‑in on complex and sensitive decisions with internal and external customers.
US Work Authorization US work authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
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.
What’s In It For You
We offer competitive benefit programs to meet our diverse and changing environment and support 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, and parental leave.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Markel by 2x.
No agencies please.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; military or veteran status; personal appearance; height or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e‑mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
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Associate Underwriter Contract Surety
role at
Markel .
Primary purpose of this position is to build underwriting expertise while supporting the Surety Underwriting unit within one of our underwriting headquarters. Working under direct supervision, this individual may be tasked with making decisions independently and could hold limited underwriting authority.
The role involves regular interaction with multiple stakeholders—including operations, home office underwriting, frontline underwriting, agency partners, customers, and contractor services—to help advance Markel Surety's objectives and execute key underwriting strategies. Building underwriting expertise is the core focus, and the individual will actively develop skills through hands‑on involvement in underwriting processes. Additionally, this person may be assigned to lead special projects that support team and organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
Supports underwriting operations by processing and reviewing new and existing business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines.
Collaborates with experienced underwriters and actively develops underwriting expertise through participation in evaluation and decision‑making processes.
Delivers exceptional internal and external customer service while strengthening relationship‑management skills.
Job Requirements
Four‑year college degree or successful completion of at least two years as an Underwriting Technician.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to interact and gain buy‑in on complex and sensitive decisions with internal and external customers.
US Work Authorization US work authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
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.
What’s In It For You
We offer competitive benefit programs to meet our diverse and changing environment and support 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, and parental leave.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Markel by 2x.
No agencies please.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; military or veteran status; personal appearance; height or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e‑mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
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