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Sr. Underwriter/ Underwriting Specialist – Inland Marine
| Company | Markel |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $84000 – $114000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Four-year college degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years current complex wholesale inland marine underwriting expertise in the Midwest Region of the US preferred
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
- Experience in the retail channel with established producer relationships
- Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment
- Up to 25% travel in the Midwest US
Responsibilities
- Profitably underwrite existing complex wholesale inland marine business and new business to include reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining risks
- Proactively communicate with regional managers and national inland marine product line leaders on individual accounts, current and proposed producers
- Inform business decisions by making recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures
- Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided
- Review terms, conditions and pricing
- Implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed
- Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff
- Monitor producers for profitability and production
Preferred Qualifications
- Four-year college degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years current complex wholesale inland marine underwriting expertise in the Midwest Region of the US preferred
