Commercial Underwriter, Surety Job

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and 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. Join us and play your part in something special! The Commercial Underwriter’s primary responsibility is to produce and underwrite new and renewal commercial bond business while maintaining and building productive relationships with our network of independent agents and brokers. The person in this role should be a self-motivated individual with the responsibility to cultivate and maintain a profitable commercial book of business by using sound judgment when assessing risk and providing excellent service to our agents and customers.

Responsibilities:
•Gather, analyze and underwrite commercial surety bonds
•Evaluate and manage risk associated with various types of commercial surety bonds while adhering to the company’s underwriting philosophy
•Have a keen understanding of legal documents, indemnity agreements, statutes, bond forms, and insurance laws and regulations
•Have a solid understanding of financial and accounting principles
•Demonstrate sound business judgment in the evaluation of the financial condition, credit history, experience, and character of bond applicants
•Develop new business through agency relationships
•Possess a solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures
•Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication both internally and externally
•Effectively interact with people in small groups and social situations
•Price, quote, negotiate terms and conditions, and service accounts
•Decline and/or cancel coverage
•Renewal bond underwriting
•Contribute to internal processing and underwriting systems for standardization and efficiencies
•Available for overnight travel and the ability to attend occasional agent meetings or industry events
•Mentor and provide guidance and support for team members

Qualifications:
•Minimum 2+ year’s industry experience
•Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma accepted with equivalent industry experience.
•Ability to thoroughly analyze bond applications and make both objective and subjective decisions based on that data
•Ability to interpret an extensive variety of procedures and instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
•Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as premium rates and commissions
•Ability to compose business correspondence and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers
•Ability to handle large volume of bonds and be able to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments
•Possess strong interpersonal skills
•Possess strong organizational and time management skills
•Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
•Strong customer service orientation and negotiating skills
•Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as part of a team

At Markel, we take great pride in what we do. To us, insurance isn’t just a policy—it’s a vital promise that gives people and businesses the confidence to move forward, each and every day. Here, you’ll find exceptional people, without the ego. People who’ll bring out your best, and support you at every step, because it’s who we are and the secret to our success. We’ve come a long way since Sam Markel dreamed big in 1930, but in our eyes, our journey is just getting started.