Underwriting Support Specialist
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 primary purpose of this position is to act as a resource and serve as an integral member of the underwriting team able to overcome obstacles in the workload and meet timelines by fulfilling basic underwriting support responsibilities. This position will handle day-to- day client servicing including managing workflow and reinforcing the ease of doing business with Markel by meeting or exceeding agents/brokers expectations and providing quality service on a consistent basis.Job Responsibilities
- Serve as point of contact for agents/brokers by gathering information on behalf of the underwriters answering questions resolving low complexity issues facilitating overall serving of accounts and processing business transactions not requiring review/signoff by an underwriter.
- Take necessary measures to obtain information needed to finalize inquiries/transactions and maintain a suspense and follow-up system for outstanding underwriting items.
- Ensure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems and verify that all necessary documentation is in the file.
- Routinely communicate with team members agents/brokers and other key business partners to research and gather necessary information to review analyze and complete transactions.
- Utilize and adhere to internal guidelines procedures and service standards to ensure that all assigned work/transactions are processed in a timely manner (yet accurately) and meet compliance standards.
- Participate in problem solving activities to define problems identify root causes design and test solutions implement solutions and utilizes continuous improvement methodologies to improve processes & procedures in an effort to work more efficiently & effectively and permanently eliminate problems.
- Under Underwriter direction attached appropriate forms and makes policy changes as requested.
- Establish support and maintain effective relationships and/or regular contact with clients and build strong relationships with employees across the organization.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned to assure efficient operation of the team customer needs are met and business results are achieved.
Education
- Bachelors degree preferred.
Work Experience/Skill Sets
- 1-3 years of insurance industry experience in underwriting support claims operations or a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex tasks with minimal oversight.
- Experience communicating with agents/brokers and managing time-sensitive underwriting items.
- Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to follow process and attention to details.
- Willingness to work toward insurance designation (AINS)
- Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
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 offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees needs at all stages of full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life disability and AD&D also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions an Employee Stock Purchase Plan PTO corporate holidays and floating holidays parental leave.
The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education job-relevant experience training licensure demonstrated competencies geographic location and other factors.
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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.
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.
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. Therefore for your safety please note that:
All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings .
All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to .
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information sickle cell trait or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; marital status civil union status domestic partnership status familial status or family responsibilities; military or veteran status including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance height or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process please send an e-mail to the .
No agencies please.
Required Experience:
IC
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