Sr. Account Executive

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 Executive Underwriter is responsible for the strategic underwriting leadership of a complex primary casualty portfolio, driving profitable growth while ensuring disciplined risk selection aligned with enterprise objectives at Markel. This role operates with broad underwriting authority and serves as a subject matter expert, portfolio leader, and key partner to regional and national leadership. The Sr. Account Executive/Executive Underwriter influences underwriting strategy, product positioning, and market direction, while mentoring underwriting talent and contributing to initiatives with significant business impact.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide executive-level underwriting leadership for complex and high‑exposure primary casualty risks, exercising advanced authority and independent judgment to achieve sustained underwriting profitability.
• Own and actively manage a strategically significant portfolio, including oversight of new business acquisition and renewal strategy, ensuring performance aligns with profitability and growth expectations.
• Set underwriting direction within assigned territory and producer relationships, identifying trends, emerging risks, and corrective actions to optimize portfolio results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leaders and primary casualty product line leadership, providing insight and recommendations related to underwriting strategy, producer management, operational improvements, and market opportunities.
• Lead and participate in underwriting audits, peer reviews, and governance forums, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, authority standards, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build, strengthen, and selectively expand high‑value producer relationships while maintaining oversight of the broader appointed producer base to ensure alignment with long‑term profitability objectives.
• Analyze competitive products, pricing, and coverage approaches to inform product positioning and effectively represent the Markel value proposition in the marketplace.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor by providing coaching, training, and guidance to underwriting peers and support staff, contributing to talent development and succession planning.
• Support and lead special projects and cross‑functional initiatives that influence underwriting performance, operational efficiency, or strategic growth priorities.

Qualifications – What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience underwriting Primary Casualty business, including complex risks and portfolios within the Western United States.
• Demonstrated progression of underwriting authority with deep technical expertise, strong risk assessment capabilities, and consistent delivery of profitable results.
• Proven ability to lead portfolio strategy, influence stakeholders, and operate effectively in a senior, consultative capacity.
• Strong marketing, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills with established credibility among producers and internal partners.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced designations such as CPCU or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Excellent executive‑level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex underwriting concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong analytical, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic, evolving business environment and demonstrates a strong commitment to results and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as business needs require.

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The base salary range for the Sr. Account Executive position is $116k - $159k/year with a 30% bonus potential.