Markel

Markel

Underwriter / Senior Underwriter

Plano TX, USA · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 55 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationUnderwritingRenewable Energy

About the role

  • 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!What part will you play?

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Head of 1st Party Energy in the US and our energy colleagues to underwrite onshore energy risks in the North American market in order to build a long-term profitable business.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and with broker counterparts externally
  • Champion continuous development of future associates to ensure all team members reach their potential. Help recruit, develop, mentor and provide performance feedback to direct reports.
  • Act as a conduit to the International team for input from Brokers, Underwriters and external marketing teams to develop compelling growth propositions
  • A great emphasis is placed on long term partnerships with both brokers and assureds and we travel extensively to build and maintain distribution networks and client relationships across the Globe.
  • We pride ourselves on a collaborative team mentality and have a strong support structure in place to help all associates achieve their goals.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of property and business interruption underwriting concepts
  • Ability to apply technical knowledge to basic risk assessment and underwriting decisions
  • US Work Authorization required.
  • Demonstrate sound underwriting judgement whilst continuously scrutinizing performance against plan and adjust approach as required
  • Prioritize customer experience with best-in-class response times to all stakeholders
  • Be active in marketing onshore energy products, including domestic travel and any international as required
  • If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it.

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.
  • We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Company info

  • 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.
  • We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better
  • We enjoy the everyday | We think further
  • What's in it for you:
  • 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.
  • Caution: Employment scams
  • Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information.
  • Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online.
  • These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
  • Should you require any accommodation through the

Visa & Work Authorization

  • US Work Authorization

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