Poor pay and no advancement - Underwriter Markel Employee Review

4.0
Apr 26, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Lucrative bonuses for underwriters Great people In office amenities are great

Cons

The base salaries are extremely low compared to competitors. If you want half of your salary to be a bonus that fluctuates based on company-wide performance, this would be the job for you! Otherwise, go to another carrier that offers higher base pay. The opportunities for promotion are pretty much non-existent. Plan to stay in your job for a decade or so.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive team environment Flexible work schedule Good work-life balance Friendly coworkers and management Opportunities to learn new skills Decent benefits package

Cons

Communication between departments could be improved Workload can be inconsistent at times Pay could be more competitive

4.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid. Decent training. Decent pay. Nice PTO package and bonus based on performance.

Cons

Slow promotions, raises. Corporate America.

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