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. 70% of employees would recommend working at Markel to a friend and 72% 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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Markel?

70% 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 53 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 49 reviews)); "Worked at Markel for several years and very grateful to do so...culture and benefits were very good." ((in 48 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great bonus provided each year" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"It was different management when I was hired." ((in 24 reviews)); "Low salary increases." ((in 15 reviews)); "Nepotism is the biggest complaint here." ((in 6 reviews)); "Spotty and inconsistent training." ((in 6 reviews)); "There are few opportunities for advancement within a particular department, constant restructuring, and very few opportunities to move around within the company." ((in 5 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

Markel reviews

4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(543 total reviews)

Tom Gayner

83% approve of CEO

72% 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).

Reviews by job title

543 reviews

1.0

Aug 25, 2018

Specialty IT has overbearing leadership lacking respect for its employees.

Specialty it business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong company stock performance Small company feel if that’s your thing.

Cons

Leadership does not focus on people development. System is designed to treat people like pawns and sad that yelling at people is even tolerated. Managers do not act in accordance with the values that corporate publishes.

1.0

Aug 20, 2018

Great place to work if you want to be severly over-worked and under-appreciated

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target bonus percentages are high for market

Cons

Zero work/life balance with the expectation that you work 24/7; no career development or growth opportunities; most of the management team is close-minded and on a power trip; does not value or appreciate staff

5.0

Aug 16, 2018

Sr., DevOps Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible work schedule and remote work

Cons

- Opportunities for advancement are limited

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Specialty IT has overbearing leadership lacking respect for its employees.

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