Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact on the environment while underwriting specialty pollution insurance coverage?

This position is responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a profitable portfolio of desirable business through marketing, analysis, sales, service and underwriting in our Environmental Liability line of business

What part will you play?

If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. Because, at Markel, the work we do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you're wild about horses, bananas for boats, or driven by data, you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an individual to underwrite in our environmental liability line of business.

What you'll be doing:

1. Underwriting and servicing a growing book of business, including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new and renewable business, all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and company guidelines.
2. Reviewing and processing changes on existing accounts to maintain compliance with policy conditions and company underwriting philosophy.
3. Identifying, analyzing and developing sources of new business; assisting in developing marketing strategies for new or improved products.
4. Partnering with peers in other product lines to leverage multi-line opportunities.
5. Establishing and maintaining superior business and service-oriented partnerships with Markel's broker clients through; regular and frequent attendance at client broker events and industry conferences.
6. Maintaining market intelligence, business insurance trends and industry knowledge.

Our must haves:

• 2-5 years' environmental impairment liability underwriting experience
• Environmental or science-related educational experience
• University degree; CIP or FCIP designation
• Willingness to Travel Nationally
• Production oriented with strong marketing skills and established partnerships with broker/distribution partners
• Expertise and depth in policy wordings, forms and applicable coverages
• Strong administrative skills and highly detail oriented
• Excellent presentation skills -- comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member
• Ability to deliver results even when working to meet tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen and capable of representing the organization externally

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.

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:

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package
• 20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year
• Fantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

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.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer, which means you'll have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please let us know.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodations that may be needed.

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