Is Markel a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Markel have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Markel employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Markel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Markel .

Does Markel pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Markel with 2.1 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 50% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Markel.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Markel?

57% of Software Developer employees at Markel would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 81% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Markel with a 2.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 2.3 rating 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?

"This company has a great can do culture" ((in 55 reviews)); "Worked at Markel for several years and very grateful to do so...culture and benefits were very good." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 47 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is great" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great work environment and very flexible" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"It was different management when I was hired." ((in 23 reviews)); "Low salary and bonuses." ((in 17 reviews)); "Spotty and inconsistent training." ((in 7 reviews)); "felt isolated due to lack of diversity" ((in 7 reviews)); "Nepotism is the biggest complaint here." ((in 5 reviews))

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Markel Software Developer reviews

3.7

57% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Tom Gayner

74% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.3

Career opportunities

2.2

Senior management

2.1

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated Markel with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Markel is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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16 reviews

4.0

Jun 5, 2020

Solid if slow company

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, has a relaxed atmosphere.

Cons

Technology is well behind standards.

1.0

Mar 28, 2014

good company, bad managers

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Technology is up-to-date Great outsource talents

Cons

Managers have no idea about team development. A couple of them have real unprofessional issues with many employees. They just look after their performance abusing employees to work overtime and weekends.

5.0

Aug 24, 2012

Awesome

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, Salary, Benefits, Technologies, Projects

Cons

None that I can think of

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