This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. Experience/Skillset: Minimum of 10+ years of underwriting expertise with at least 5 years of underwriting experience within Railroad/Inland Marine; Undergraduate degree preferred; Graduate degree and/or industry designations would be a plus; Superior verbal and written communication skills; Collaborative style; High energy, pro-active self-starter; someone with a strong sense of urgency; Demonstrated ability in setting and meeting objectives and getting leadership, peers and underwriters to "buy in" through superior influencing skills; Flexible and spontaneous qualities are key elements to the success of this position; Interpersonal skills necessary to achieve desired goals and to interact effectively as well as a high level of confidence, integrity, energy and enthusiasm, executive presence and a personality that fits the "Markel Style.