Senior UnderwriterSenior Account Specialist, Inland Marine

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 92 - 127

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were 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! The position encompasses Inland Marine underwriting for the Markel Specialty West Region. Specific focus for this role will to be to establish and grow the Inland Marine book of dual distribution (retail and wholesale) business in the West territory. The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines. The appropriate candidate will utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications rates and premium addition they should understand state laws within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Extensive knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions is addition to underwriting acumen the ideal candidate will also be able to provide coaching and mentorship to others on the team. Along with day to day underwriting responsibilities they will market our products to producers and agent by coordinating marketing plan with regional and national marketing associates as well as participate underwriting meetings as required.

Responsibilities:

Review analyze accept and decline Inland Marine 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.
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.
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 staff.

Qualifications:

5 years of complex Inland Marine underwriting expertise in retail and wholesale with surplus lines experience a plus.
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)

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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 job-relevant experience training demonstrated competencies geographic location and other factors. The base salary range for the Sr. Account Specialist position is $92k - $127k/year with a 25% 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.

Were all about people We win together We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday We think further

Whats in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

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.

We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions an Employee Stock Purchase Plan PTO corporate holidays and floating holidays 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were alwa...