Question 1

Is Markel a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Markel has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 604 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Markel to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Markel have been left by employees working as Senior Underwriter, Manager and Underwriter.

Question 2

Does Markel pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Markel?

Accepted Answer

70% of Markel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Markel 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Markel?

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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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Great culture of innovation and transformation" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 46 reviews)); "Worked at Markel for several years and very grateful to do so...culture and benefits were very good." ((in 40 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 39 reviews)); "Annual bonus" ((in 14 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"It was different management when I was hired." ((in 23 reviews)); "Salary is lower than the market because they always said the bonuses made up for it." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited attention to actual training and development" ((in 7 reviews)); "micromanaging and obvious favoritism in the work place." ((in 7 reviews)); "There are few opportunities for advancement within a particular department, constant restructuring, and very few opportunities to move around within the company." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Markel layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Markel locations?

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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

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