Surety Contract - Senior Underwriter
Posted on: 20 Dec 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Summary:
Markel Corporation, a Fortune 300 Company, is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Markel's Surety Division in Houston.
In this position, the primary responsibilities will include:
Underwrite contract bonds adhering to Markel Surety’s underwriting philosophy, appropriately assessing the risk presented and properly managing that risk
Conduct all forms of marketing to strategically build a profitable book in a designated territory.
Demonstration of the knowledge and apply the skills required at a Senior Underwriter level, including knowledge of required and normal ratios, bonding, risks associated with various types of construction activities, competition’s underwriting attitudes and industry norms for all issues.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and/or 4 years of experience in profitable contract surety underwriting required;
Existing contract account business and agency/producer relationships preferred
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of increasing responsibility.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and skilled presentation aptitude.
Technologically savvy; proficient in MS Office
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.
Flexible to travel approximately 30% when appropriate
Ability to work in the Houston TX office on a hybrid model basis.
Markel
Glen Allen, VA
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) is a global Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. We seek to be a leader in each of our pursuits, with insurance being our primary business. As a market leader for specialty insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations around the world, Markel embodies integrity, commitment, teamwork, and innovation in every day operations. We are encouraged to look for a better way to do things. Since our founding in 1930, we have sought to know our customers’ needs and to provide quality products and service.
Markel specializes in providing coverage for hard-to-place risks for a variety of niche markets including:
• Agricultural and equine risks
• Reinsurance for large risk enterprises such as oil rigs
• Event cancellation insurance for weddings, concerts, and sporting events
• Inland marine coverage for fine art collections
• Environmental pollution
• Yachts, ATVs, and motorcycles
At Markel we provide an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. We are results-oriented, and we continually strive for a better way to do things. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility. Markel helps employees balance work and social activities. Markel gives you the keys to success! Keeping an open mind and learning new skills allows our associates to stay ahead of the marketplace.
Above all, we enjoy what we are doing. There is excitement here that comes from innovating, creating, striving for a better way, sharing success with others…winning.
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IndustryInsurance
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No. of Employees1001-5000
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Website
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