Manager, Underwriting & Oversight

The Manager, Underwriting Performance & Oversight is responsible for developing and maintaining Markel Canada’s underwriting authority and product governance frameworks. This includes managing the Service Company Agreement (SCA) renewal, supporting compliance activities, granting and reviewing underwriting authorities, overseeing audit and compliance reporting, and driving continuous process improvement—especially through automation and data-driven decision-making.

The role also involves delivering key performance indicator (KPI) reports, managing product governance from inception to end-of-life, coordinating underwriting initiatives, and curating policy wordings and collaboration tools. As a member of key governance committees, the manager ensures effective communication and compliance across the organization.

Additionally, the manager supports underwriting leadership in developing performance monitoring frameworks, business planning, and quarterly reviews, ensuring alignment with global standards and the collection of technical KPIs.

Markel Corporation (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.

At Markel, we believe that what we do really matters.

And that every one of us has the power to make a difference. To us, insurance is more than a piece of paper.

It’s a promise to help people get back on their feet.

It’s a commitment that gives people the courage to take chances.

And in uncertain times, it’s the fuel that moves the world forward.

Since the very start, we’ve used our ingenuity to insure risks that others can’t, finding smart solutions to complex problems so people can live their lives and seize opportunities.

Our style is about focusing on people’s needs, not just words on a page.

It’s about building relationships and connecting as humans. And ultimately, it’s about being there for people when they need us most.

In our eyes, our journey is just beginning.

Together, we’re building a business that supports more people, in more places.

But unlike our peers, we’ll never lose our people-first focus as we grow.

Because you will always be what makes Markel special. And what continues to power this business forward.

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We have an excellent opportunity within Markel Canada’s Underwriting leadership team. We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive the continuous improvement and effectiveness of Markel Canada’s underwriting function. As the Manager, Underwriting Performance and Oversight, you will develop and facilitate the means and methods for an effective underwriting framework, including portfolio performance management, and the governance and oversight of Markel Canada’s underwriting products, processes, and best practices.

Reporting into the Senior Vice President of Underwriting, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within Markel Canada’s Senior Leadership Team, and with International leadership teams including the OCUO (Office of the Chief Underwriting Officer) and Compliance.

If you are a leader who thrives in a focused and creative environment and excels at finding better ways to do things, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business, in a high impact and visible role, at a pivotal time in our journey. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering an effective underwriting framework that will support significant growth and profitability for Markel Canada.

Working closely with the Markel Canada leadership team, you will join a values-driven culture with integrity and accountability at its core with significant onward career opportunities.

The role will also interact frequently with the Field, Claims, Actuarial, Data and Analytics, Operations, the International OCUO (Office of the Chief Underwriting Officer), and other UK-based colleagues as well as occasionally with US-based colleagues.

• Responsible for Markel Canada’s Underwriting…