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Markel

Associate Underwriter Commercial Surety

Markel, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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!

Primary Purpose To support the underwriting function through customer service, rating and processing of underwriting files. This person works under direct supervision, capable of independent action, and may have limited underwriting authority following standard processing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the underwriting team in processing and reviewing new and renewal business, riders, cancellations, and reinstatements for agents in accordance with established underwriting guidelines.

Work closely with more experienced underwriters and participate in review, evaluation, selection, triage, renewal quoting, etc., to further develop underwriting skills and free up the underwriter’s time for more complex risks.

Provide excellent customer service and develop strong customer service skills.

Triage incoming business according to underwriting criteria and prepare referrals to the appropriate underwriter if the request is beyond authority or scope.

Job Requirements

Four‑year college degree or successful completion of at least two years as an Underwriting Technician.

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

Pay Information The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job‑relevant education, experience, training, licensure, competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary for the position is $33.15 to $45.58 per hour with a 15% bonus potential.

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.

Benefits

Competitive benefit programs including health, dental and vision insurance plans, optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

401(k) with employer match contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part? Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 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, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; 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 during non-work hours; 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 rarecruiting@markel.com. No agencies please.

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