Senior Underwriter - Care Sector

at  Markel Corporation

Reporting to the Manger, Care Sector, This position is responsible for underwriting the relevant line of business within agreed business plan parameters, and in line with underwriting authority, in order to achieve agreed combined ratio targets, while supporting the development and maintenance of a portfolio of desirable business through marketing , analysis, sales, service and underwriting.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an individual to underwrite in our Care sector.

What you’ll be doing:

• Underwriting and servicing a growing book of business In the Care, allied healthcare and non profit sector.
• Including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new and renewable business, all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and sector specific underwriting guidelines.
• Reviewing and processing changes on existing accounts to maintain compliance with policy conditions and company underwriting philosophy.
• Identifying, analyzing and developing sources of new business; assists in developing marketing strategies for new or improved products.
• Partnering with peers in other product lines to leverage multi-line opportunities driven by new business and existing book.
• 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.
• May be mentoring junior team members in providing advice and guidance on technical underwriting matters as well as marketing and servicing techniques and approaches.
• Facilitating utilization of policy holder added value proposition for new and existing clients.
• Maintaining market intelligence, business insurance trends and industry knowledge.

Our must haves:

• 4-7+ years’ underwriting experience
• Experience in professional liability preferable.
• University degree; CIP or FCIP designation.
• Expertise and depth in policy wordings, forms and applicable coverages.
• Have a strong business development focus with key skills in communication, marketing, sales, product knowledge and strategic thinking.
• Superior relationship management skills proven through established broker relationships and demonstrated track record of generating new business premium.
• Strong administrative skills and highly detail oriented.Excellent presentation skills
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• 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.
• Bilingualism (French/English) an asset.

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 or location in Canada 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.

• Underwriting and servicing a growing book of business In the Care, allied healthcare and non profit sector.
• Including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new and renewable business, all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and sector specific underwriting guidelines.
• Reviewing and processing changes on existing accounts to maintain compliance with policy conditions and company underwriting philosophy.
• Identifying, analyzing and developing sources of new business; assists in developing marketing strategies for new or improved products.
• Partnering with peers in other product lines to leverage multi-line opportunities driven by new business and existing book.
• 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.
• May be mentoring junior team members in providing advice and guidance on technical underwriting matters as well as marketing and servicing techniques and approaches.
• Facilitating utilization of policy holder added value proposition for new and existing clients.
• Maintaining market intelligence, business insurance trends and industry knowledge