Is Markel a good company to work for?

Markel has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 607 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Markel to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Markel have been left by employees working as Senior Underwriter , Manager and Underwriter .

Does Markel pay their employees well?

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 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Markel?

69% of Markel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Markel 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 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 54 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 47 reviews)); "Worked at Markel for several years and very grateful to do so...culture and benefits were very good." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus." ((in 28 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 increases." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited attention to actual training and development" ((in 7 reviews)); "Nepotism is the biggest complaint here." ((in 6 reviews)); "micromanaging and obvious favoritism in the work place." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Markel layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Markel locations?

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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4.0

69% would recommend to a friend

(543 total reviews)

Tom Gayner

83% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Markel has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 543 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Markel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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543 reviews

4.0

Nov 6, 2025

Good comlany

P&c licensed inside sales agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay good technology good benefits

Cons

Get written up o for everything from not saying the exact wording on a call to clocking in a minute late

5.0

Oct 31, 2025

Great company

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, executive leadership, opportunities for professional development, benefits.

Cons

Reliant on archaic technology & systems, but actively progressing towards a better environment.

5.0

Oct 19, 2025

Great company

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work environment, great culture

Cons

Nothing to report at this time.

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