Director/Sr. Director – Railroad

Markel

. Lead and implement the strategic development and execution of organizational goals and objectives .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $152,600 - $368,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive underwriting expertise with a focus on commercial property and Railroad/Inland Marine, while effectively leading teams to achieve profitability, growth, and retention goals. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments to drive strategic initiatives and market opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting ExpertiseCommercial Property UnderwritingRailroad/Inland Marine ExperienceLeadership and Team ManagementStrategic Development and Execution

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Hard Skills

Underwriting Best PracticesProfitability ManagementLoss Ratio AnalysisTechnical Pricing StandardsPortfolio Aggregation ManagementMarket Opportunity IdentificationProduct Development CollaborationAccount Review and Authority ManagementTraining and CoachingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Superior Verbal and Written CommunicationCollaborative StyleInfluencing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsHigh Energy and Proactive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate DegreeGraduate DegreeIndustry Designations

Industry Keywords

UnderwritingProfitabilityGrowthRetentionCommercial PropertyRailroadInland MarineAgency ProductionCross-Sell OpportunitiesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and implement the strategic development and execution of organizational goals and objectives
Provide leadership, direction, and support to underwriting teams and/or direct reports
Manage underwriting, profitability, growth, and retention of new and renewal business
Manage underwriting functions to achieve profit, revenue, loss ratio, and expense targets
Ensure effective execution of underwriting best practices
Delegate underwriting authority to staff via letters of authority and monitor and revise as appropriate
Ensure quality underwriting work consistent with authority letters, strategy, standards, and process
Coach and train underwriting staff based on underwriting audit results
Work with Operations to ensure processing and service standards are met
Communicate agency production, training, or quality issues to Marketing
Maintain relationships with Actuarial, Product Development, Claims, IT, and other internal resources
Identify new market opportunities, product offerings, and cross-sell opportunities
Maintain technical pricing standards and underwriting authority for the commercial property product line
Set underwriting standards and strategy for the commercial property product
Manage the Railroad book, including portfolio aggregation management
Direct regional underwriting teams and ensure execution aligns with product goals
Prepare, coordinate, and execute product-line-specific training
Review accounts beyond assigned authority levels
Communicate product, underwriting, and claims concerns to Senior Leadership
Work with Business Development teams to target producers and manage client relationships
Assist with developing new business opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10+ years of underwriting expertise
At least 5 years of underwriting experience within Railroad/Inland Marine
Undergraduate degree preferred
Graduate degree and/or industry designations would be a plus
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative style
High energy, pro-active self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
Demonstrated ability to set and meet objectives and gain leadership, peer, and underwriter buy-in through influencing skills
Flexible and spontaneous qualities
Strong interpersonal skills, confidence, integrity, energy, enthusiasm, and executive presence
Ability to travel 25%
US Work Authorization required
Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO
Corporate holidays and floating holidays
Parental leave
Annual incentive plan eligibility