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?

"Great culture of innovation and transformation" ((in 57 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 34 reviews)); "Annual bonus" ((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 23 reviews)); "Low salary increases." ((in 15 reviews)); "Spotty and inconsistent training." ((in 7 reviews)); "felt isolated due to lack of diversity" ((in 7 reviews)); "micromanaging and obvious favoritism in the work place." ((in 7 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

69% would recommend to a friend

(543 total reviews)

Tom Gayner

83% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

543 reviews

5.0

Dec 16, 2014

A world leader in their field with a great corporate culture!

Service desk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great job security, great departmental managers, very stable company...great management overall, beautiful campus and facilities, all top-notch.

Cons

The pay could be slightly better but aside from that, none. The company has few peers in the world market it is a global leader.

4.0

Oct 17, 2014

Nick Conca CCO promotion is fantastic. Britt Gleason and Nick Conca make a great team.

Senior claims examiner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The removal of specialized claim persons is long overdue. The addition of Alterra claim personnel has been a positive impact that has allowed for a change to continue to evolve the prior process of over thinking the simple tasks of claims handling in obtaining facts, damages and liability.

Cons

There are 3 to 4 persons doing the same thing. There are numerous forms and tasks that create the sense that completing forms is more important than handling the claim.

4.0

Jun 19, 2014

Have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the company

Underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance; Advancement opportunities; Coworkers are easy to get along with; Well respected company; Efforts are made to ensure happy employees

Cons

Nepotism / favoritism; turnover (at times); communication can be better; Not everyone agrees with differing opinions; not much other than that

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