Maybe a stepping stone. Low pay and too much favoritism. You don't get promoted based on performance. - Underwriter Markel Employee Review

2.0
29 Apr 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Only consider if you want to get experience and move on. Benefits are ok.

Cons

Low pay compared to industry, they try to pitch you good bonuses, but they do not live up to the expectation. You can get paid so much more at other companies. Also, management is not very good. Most in management are promoted due to the relationship with other managers and you are not promoted based on performance, but rather favoritism. There are too many married couples within management. It is not well run.

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5.0
27 May 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
28 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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

Cons

Slow promotions, raises. Corporate America.

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