Job Description

Company Information:

What we look for
Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of

customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace.

Markel Style
The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below.

If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Due to an internal promotion, we are excited to offer this opportunity in the MidSouth Region of Markel Specialty, headquartered in Plano, TX! The position requires an individual to underwrite and manage a book of complex environmental retail business for the MidSouth Region of the US (TX, OK, CO, NM, AR, MS + LA) . The ideal candidate will be located in in the region, and has a following of retail relationships that can add value to Markel's book of business. The best candidate will be able to effectively manage day to day workload assignments while contributing to longer term strategic initiatives.

* Review, analyze, accept, and decline retail environmental 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 Environmental 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.

Desired Background:

* 5 years of complex retail environmental underwriting experience in the MidSouth Region required
* 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)

Please note: Markel has a phased approach for re-entry into our buildings that is designed to balance the ongoing health, safety, and well-being of our employees with operational considerations and regulatory/ governmental requirements and recommendations. Remote working is still the preferred method for most positions at this time.

Why work for us?

Diversity and inclusion
Markel is truly a global and diverse company. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing peoples differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world.

Community involvement
Markel has a rich heritage of supporting communities across the world where our customers and employees live and work. Giving back is part of our history and our future. Our employees share in this philosophy through volunteering, mentoring and fundraising.

Commitment to open doors

Markel is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Markel Stylesome of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee.

Entrepreneurial spirit

As the Markel Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Markel associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Markel.