Underwriting Specialist / Executive Underwriter, Property

About the role

The position encompasses Property underwriting for the Markel Specialty Southeast Region. Specific focus for this role will be to establish and grow the Property book of wholesale business in the Southeast territory.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines.
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
• Utilize extensive knowledge in coverage forms and policy language, appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to others on the team.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key producers.
• Communicate with regional managers and national 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.
• Review, analyze, accept, and decline Property risks to ensure profitability for Markel.
• Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit.
• Manage the existing renewal book and implement corrective measures, as needed, to meet profitability expectations.
• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff.

Requirements

• 8+ years of complex Property underwriting expertise in the wholesale channel with surplus lines experience.
• 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 CPCU or similar designation preferred.
• 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.
• Up to 25% travel (when appropriate).

Qualifications

• US Work Authorization required.