Markel 2026 Underwriting Training Program - Northeast

Markel

Base: $35.00 - $42.75ph; bonus/equity: 15% bonus p...
3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Analyze and reason through complex problems
Communicate with underwriting management
Execute upon underwriting guidelines
Markel is seeking candidates for its 2026 Underwriting Training Program in the Northeast, targeting recent college graduates who demonstrate strong academic performance and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. The program offers hands-on training in underwriting, data analytics, and digital technologies, leading to an underwriting position upon completion

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to develop skills to review, analyze, accept and decline risks to ensure profitability for Markel.
  • Trainees will be exposed to data analytics and digital technologies that focus on the future of underwriting in the insurance industry.
  • We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Markel is seeking candidates for its 2026 Underwriting Training Program in the Northeast, targeting recent college graduates who demonstrate strong academic performance and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. The program offers hands-on training in underwriting, data analytics, and digital technologies, leading to an underwriting position upon completion.

Salary

Base: $35.00 - $42.75/hr; Bonus/Equity: 15% bonus potential; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, ESPP, PTO, holidays, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze and reason through complex problems
  • Communicate with underwriting management
  • Execute upon underwriting guidelines
  • Develop skills to review risks

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Competitive nature
  • Global community of optimists
  • Problem-solvers

Key Requirements

  • College graduate as of June 2026
  • 3.00 GPA minimum
  • Available to start work in June 2026
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the USA

Work Rights

US Work Authorization required

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