Is Markel a good company to work for?

Markel has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 605 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Markel to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Markel have been left by employees working as Senior Underwriter , Manager and Underwriter .

Does Markel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Markel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Markel. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Markel?

69% of Markel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Markel 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Markel?

Underwriter (52) , Underwriting Assistant (17) , Senior Underwriter (13) , Analyst (12) , Software Engineer (12) , Manager (11) , Senior Claims Examiner (8) , Claims Specialist (7) , Internship (7) , Associate Software Engineer (6) , Associate Underwriter (6) , Business Analyst (6) , Claims Adjuster (6) , Claims Examiner (6) , Customer Service Representative (6)

What are the pros of working at Markel according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture of innovation and transformation" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 47 reviews)); "Worked at Markel for several years and very grateful to do so...culture and benefits were very good." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great work environment and very flexible" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Markel according to real employee reviews?

"It was different management when I was hired." ((in 24 reviews)); "Low salary and bonuses." ((in 18 reviews)); "Limited attention to actual training and development" ((in 8 reviews)); "felt isolated due to lack of diversity" ((in 7 reviews)); "Nepotism is the biggest complaint here." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Markel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Markel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Markel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Markel locations?

Richmond , Glen Allen , Omaha , New York , Red Bank , Chicago , Alpharetta , Plano , Las Vegas , Atlanta , Milwaukee , Austin , Henderson , Tampa , Summit , Pewaukee , Houston , Henrico , Scottsdale , Bedford , Dallas , Woodland Hills , Windsor , Randolph , Pelham , Deerfield , Plano , Mechanicsville , Norfolk , Arlington

Markel reviews

4.0

69% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Tom Gayner

83% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Markel has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Markel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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541 reviews

5.0

Feb 3, 2025

Great Company

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture. Good managers. Great relationships with coworkers. Great benefits.

Cons

Nothing I can think of.

5.0

Jan 27, 2025

Great Company

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Work life balance -Good bonuses -Great benefits

Cons

None, it is a great place to grow!

3.0

Jan 27, 2025

Nice company, but with its drawbacks

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Very nice coworkers who are eager to help each other. People do take the Markel Style seriously. Interesting work. Great work/life balance. Seems to have a long-term commitment to hybrid work arrangements.

Cons

Pay is below market (I left for a 50% pay increase). Every year it becomes more difficult to achieve the target bonus because of the company performance modifier. Lots of Fox News watchers who let their media diet inform their views of risk and DEI. Senior management is very much an old boys' network.

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