Underwriting Manager, Product Leadership, Management Liability

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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!

This position reports to the Product Line Leader and is responsible for execution of organizational goals and objectives. Ensure effective execution of strategic plans in conjunction with the Product Line Team.

• Commercial Management Liability Product Line Leadership team for the primary and excess product suite of commercial private and not‑for‑profit risks.
• Adhere to the rules, rates, forms, authority and underwriting guidelines as delegated by Product Line Leadership group.
• Execute distribution strategy as provided by Product Line Leadership group.
• Responsible for goals and metrics for region and assigned product line group.
• Support wholesale and retail sales and marketing of product on a admitted and surplus lines basis.
• Recruit, train, develop and mentor underwriting talent, including building a staff capable of effectively carrying out assignments and specific goals and recommends effective personal actions when needed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across work groups with flexibility to change direction quickly based on business needs.
• Responsible for evaluating procedures and practices and implementing changes to improve workflows; ensures all business transactions and practices within span of control comply with all legal regulations and are in compliance with all underwriting policies and procedure.
• Maintain an understanding of assigned product(s), services and solutions and initiates discussions with other work groups as appropriate.
• Drive change and innovation through continually seeking and implementing transformational solutions for customers and our associates.

• 10 years product experience with a focus on platform designs, form development, product launches, rating algorithms and filings.
• Knowledge of Crime and Tenant Discrimination a plus, in addition a transactional Management Liability coverages of Directors & Officers, Employment Practices and Fiduciary.
• Travel is required.

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.

• 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.
• 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
• Hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job‑relevant education, job‑relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary for the position is $130,000–$170,000 with a 45% bonus potential.