Markel
Markel
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorB2BFinanceInsurance
Markel is a global specialty insurance company serving businesses, individuals, brokers, agents, and wholesale markets. Its portfolio spans commercial and personal coverage, including workers’ compensation, errors and omissions, general liability, property, accident medical, marine, equine mortality, surety, pollution liability, excess and surplus lines, and event, bicycle, and powersports insurance. Markel operates across the United States, Bermuda, and international markets, with online platforms that help customers and producers manage policies, payments, and claims.

Ocean Marine Underwriting Specialist – Houston, TX (On-site)

Manage profitable new and renewal Ocean Marine risks for Markel in Houston, supporting portfolio performance and producer relationships. Mentor developing underwriters while contributing technical expertise, business projects, and cross-selling across Markel divisions.

Description

  • Profitably underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority and established guidelines
  • Lead business-impacting projects
  • Select and underwrite Ocean Marine risks for profitability
  • Oversee the renewal portfolio and apply corrective action when necessary
  • Use underwriting tools to establish classifications, rates, and premiums
  • Apply applicable state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal requirements, across the assigned territory
  • Interpret coverage forms and policy language, including the proper use of forms and exclusions
  • Help resolve premium audit disputes involving assigned agents and brokers
  • Coordinate account and producer matters with regional managers and national product leaders
  • Recommend improvements to operations, systems, and procedures
  • Take part in required audits and underwriting meetings
  • Develop and sustain strong relationships with key producers
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities by promoting products and services from other Markel divisions
  • Evaluate competitor forms and pricing while effectively positioning Markel products
  • Coach and support less experienced underwriters

Requirements

  • At least five years of current experience underwriting profitable Ocean Marine business
  • Technical expertise demonstrating progression through roles with increasing responsibility
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Collaborative, adaptable approach with motivation to succeed in a flexible and spontaneous business environment
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Markel does not offer visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future

Benefits

  • Eligibility for an annual incentive plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Optional life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Corporate holidays
  • Floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Accommodation during the application process

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