Markel 2026 Underwriting Training Program - West

Underwriter Trainee

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 primary purpose of this position is to develop skills to review, analyze, accept and decline risks to ensure profitability for Markel. Communicate with underwriting management, product line leaders, colleagues, data analysts, and current and proposed producers. Become familiar with and execute upon underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures. Additionally trainees will be exposed to data analytics and digital technologies that focus on the future of underwriting in the insurance industry. Upon satisfactory completion of training the underwriter trainee will be eligible for an underwriting position.

What we're looking for :

• College graduate as of June 2026;
• Strong academic performance (3.00 GPA minimum), excellent presentation and leadership skills;
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment;
• High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Solid time management skills;
• Computer savvy- experience with MS office suite;
• Competitive nature and strong desire to win;
• Candidates who have extraordinary potential and share our passion to live The Markel Style. It's our core value which underpins how we do business, while influencing our behavior and exceptional performance.
• Available to start work in June 2026.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

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 salary range for the position is $30-38 / hr. with a 10% bonus potential.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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

Pay information : $34.00 - $39.00 per hour