Is Markel a good company to work for?

Markel has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 609 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 71% 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?

71% 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 58 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 52 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good work life balance (WLB)" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good bonus when P & L is good" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 26 reviews)); "Low salary increases." ((in 18 reviews)); "Nepotism is the biggest complaint here." ((in 7 reviews)); "Spotty and inconsistent training." ((in 7 reviews)); "Opportunities for advancement are limited" ((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

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4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(544 total reviews)

Tom Gayner

84% approve of CEO

72% 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

3.4

Senior management

Markel has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 544 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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544 reviews

5.0

May 22, 2022

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Forward looking company with long term growth plans

Cons

Not much pay transparency from management

4.0

May 20, 2022

Great company

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You really feel like you're part of a family, and they really want you to succeed

Cons

Can be a little chaotic at times

1.0

May 18, 2022

Awful Manager and team leader

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A very clicky company who only look out for each other if you have worked there since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Women Managers in particular have to stomp around to show their authority. Awful work atmosphere.

Cons

Everything - awful job. Teams are very clicky and not inclusive at all

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