Underwriting Support Specialist

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!

About the role

The Underwriting Support Specialist is responsible for executing the prescribed Performance Goals outlined by the Underwriting Services Supervisor or Manager within the Specialty Underwriting Services Department. This includes:

• Underwriting Support Rating for new and renewal business, pre-renewal setups, processing post-transactions, and tasks for assigned product lines that support Underwriting groups in multiple policy and rating systems within department or compliance standards.
• Accountable for accurate rating/pricing documentation in the document management system.
• Ensuring accuracy of information input into all appropriate systems and verifying that all necessary documentation is on file.
• Monitoring and processing incoming work within Underwriting Support task workflows.
• Adhering to prescribed productivity and accuracy standards.
• Contributing to team meeting service level standards set forth by department leadership.
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with colleagues at Markel.

Basic knowledge of rate, rules, and forms for lines of business and product lines supported is required. Understanding and expertise to execute on assigned Performance Goals via following prescribed training guidelines is essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required); associate or bachelor's degree (Preferred).
• Strong written and data entry/typing skills.
• Ability to follow process with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adequate proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong team player.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Ability to manage high-volume workload and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• US Work Authorization required (Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future).

Pay

The hourly rate offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average hourly range for the Underwriting Support Specialist is $21.78/hr - $29.95/hr with a 5% incentive.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our 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. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off (PTO), corporate holidays, and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.

About Us

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. Our values include:

• We’re all about people.
• We win together.
• We strive for better.
• We enjoy the everyday.
• We think further.