What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!



Provide classroom training and instructional design of specialized curriculum for all areas of the company. Collaborate with managers, directors and the Director of Training and Development to provide the most effective learning solutions as required to meet production standards and organizational business goals.

Essential Functions:

• Develop & deliver training modules for both new and existing employees in home office and in the field on technical (proprietary) software 
• Collaborate with Director of Training and Development to create effective curriculum and classroom training solutions
• Design high quality training material that effectively transfers knowledge to staff of the organization
• Audit and analyze performance of trainees/employees to measure success in the classroom and identify training opportunities
• Collaborate to develop and implement departmental solutions to assist in the analysis and ROI of the training function 
• Additional Responsibilities
• Provide input/feedback to other Training Department staff
• Complete other clerical tasks as needed for the training classes
• Assist with aligning training initiatives with department and company goals
• Maintain knowledge of the training industry through professional development and industry journals
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn instructional design software for both web-based and classroom delivery methods
• Knowledge of Insurance, banking and lending a plus
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Knowledge of basic instructional design theory and the application of various training evaluation models
• Knowledge of planning, organizing, and implementing training modules
• Basic understanding of a needs assessment process for training
• Ability to analyze requests and collaborate on learning interventions
• Public speaking skills or classroom presentation skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write professional business documentation using proper formats and grammar
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills appropriate for working with other departments to accomplish objectives
• Ability to take effective action with limited supervision and direction
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changes 
• Basic coaching skills with the ability to give constructive performance feedback in an effective way
• Strong organizational skills to include managing priorities, planning activities, attention to detail and follow-up

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in communications, training, education or a related field strongly preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a customer service or business environment
• Willingness to obtain additional learning & development training or training certifications 

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.  

Who we are: 

  

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. 

  

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better 

  

We enjoy the everyday | We think further 

What’s in it for you: 

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life. 
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. 
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.   
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.    

Are you ready to play your part? 

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. 

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.  

  

Caution: Employment scams 

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: 

• All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Group Careers. 
• All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. 

  

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected]. 

  

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.  

  

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].  

No Agencies Please 

US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.