Director, Strategy & Analytics; Surety

Position: Director, Strategy & Analytics (Surety)
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!

The role of Director, Strategy & Analytics, is responsible for designing and driving enterprise-wide data intelligence, marketing content and operational efficiency initiatives across the Surety organization. This role operates as a senior individual contributor, working across underwriting, business development, and operations to enable data-driven decision-making, improve market messaging, and drive efficiency.

Core Responsibilities
1. Data Mining, Insights & Decision Support Build centralized insights capability using tools like Power BIAnalyze production trends, portfolio performance, and agency segmentation

Deliver actionable insights for decision-making
2. Marketing Content & Positioning Develop and standardize Surety messaging, positioning, and content frameworks

Create agent/broker materials and thought leadership content

Ensure consistent messaging across field and home office
3. Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies and streamline workflows

Improve turnaround times and reduce manual processes

Drive adoption of automation and best practices
4. Strategic Initiative Execution Lead cross-functional initiatives tied to business priorities

Translate leadership direction into actionable plans

Ensure measurable outcomes and execution discipline
5. Cross-Functional Influence & Alignment Align underwriting, operations, and marketing priorities

Influence stakeholders without formal authority

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership

Role Characteristics Enterprise-wide impact across Surety Primarily individual contributor role Leads projects and initiatives rather than large teams

Operates with high autonomy and influences senior leadership

Key Success Indicators Improved market-facing content consistency

Increased use of data in decision-making

Measurable operational efficiency gains

Successful execution of enterprise initiatives

Enhanced competitive positioning and ease of doing business

Qualifications & Experience
10+ years in surety, insurance, or financial services

Experience in analytics, marketing, or operations

Strong understanding of surety distribution model

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive initiatives

Experience with data tools and process improvement

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. The national average salary range for the position is $136,840 - $188,155 with 35% incentive.

US Work Authorization 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  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.

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