Question 1

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 2

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 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Markel?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

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"Great culture of innovation and transformation" ((in 53 reviews)); "Worked at Markel for several years and very grateful to do so...culture and benefits were very good." ((in 46 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great work environment and very flexible" ((in 13 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Poor management." ((in 25 reviews)); "Low salary and bonuses." ((in 16 reviews)); "Spotty and inconsistent training." ((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)); "If you are an underwriter your worth is whatever your loss ratio is and no amount of hard work and bringing in good business matters to upper management." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Markel redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

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