Program Services Associate - State National

Program Services Associate

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! The Program Services Associate will provide services related to Program Manager relationship management, audit services, compliance and program analytics.

The State National Associate Program is geared toward recent college graduates looking to explore their options within risk management careers — while also having fun! This position is part of a one-year rotational development program within State National's Program Services Business which includes one quarter spent working in each of the following departments:

• Business Development – Market-facing group tasked with evaluating, structuring, and executing potential new business opportunities.
• Client Services – Responsible for special projects, program administrative tasks provided by State National, and client relationships.
• Compliance – Provides strategic and tactical compliance communications, processes, client and stakeholder support.
• Reinsurance – Works with the client and program reinsurer to ensure contractual compliance and that funding obligations are met.

Program benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Standard benefits package that includes health insurance, a wellness program, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and volunteer time off.
• Mentorship program
• Rotational department training
• Community & employee engagement
• Executive leadership networking event

What we're looking for:

• College graduate as of June 2026;
• Strong academic performance (3.00 GPA minimum), excellent presentation and leadership skills;
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment;
• High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Solid time management skills;
• Computer savvy- experience with MS office suite;
• Competitive nature and strong desire to win;
• Candidates who have extraordinary potential and share our passion to live The Markel Style. It's our core value which underpins how we do business, while influencing our behavior and exceptional performance.
• Available to start work in June 2026.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

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

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

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.

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.

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