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Markel

Director, Underwriting – Production

Markel

. Lead and implement strategic development and execution of organizational goals and objectives for Markel's Inland Marine underwriting portfolio .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $152,600 - $318,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading underwriting strategies for Inland Marine, focusing on profitability, growth, and retention while ensuring high-quality underwriting practices. Proven ability to build relationships with industry partners and manage team dynamics effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Underwriting LeadershipInland Marine ExpertiseTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingMarket Trend Analysis

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Hard Skills
UnderwritingProfitability ManagementLoss Ratio AnalysisRecruitingStaffing ManagementReferral GuidanceCross-SellingProduct DevelopmentAuditingMarket Positioning
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Actuarial ToolsClaims Management SystemsMarketing PlatformsOperational Software
Industry Keywords
Inland MarineTransportation & LogisticsContractor's EquipmentBuilder's RiskProperty InsuranceUnderwriting GuidelinesMarket TrendsRetail ProducersWholesale Producers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and implement strategic development and execution of organizational goals and objectives for Markel's Inland Marine underwriting portfolio
  • Lead underwriting strategy consistent with Inland Marine and Property product line strategies
  • Provide leadership, direction and support to underwriting teams and direct reports
  • Manage underwriting functions to achieve profit, revenue, loss ratio and expense targets
  • Delegate underwriting authority through letters of authority and monitor or revise it as appropriate
  • Ensure high-quality underwriting work consistent with authority levels, guidelines and standards
  • Coach and train underwriters based on underwriting audit results and address career and development needs
  • Underwrite and provide referral guidance on complex, high-hazard and large-account Inland Marine
  • Build and maintain relationships with key retail and wholesale producers and industry partners
  • Balance team workloads and maintain staffing levels, including recruiting and hiring
  • Partner with Operations to ensure processing and service standards are met
  • Work with Actuarial, Product Development, Claims, IT and Marketing to deliver customer solutions
  • Identify cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions
  • Monitor competitor forms, pricing and market trends and position Markel's Inland Marine product accordingly
  • Contribute to special projects, product development and new business initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • US Work Authorization required
  • Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future
  • Experience and qualifications relevant to underwriting leadership, profitability, growth and retention
  • Ability to underwrite and provide referral guidance on complex, high-hazard and large-account Inland Marine
  • Ability to recruit and hire, balance team workloads and maintain appropriate staffing levels
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with retail and wholesale producers and industry partners
  • Knowledge of Inland Marine classes including Transportation & Logistics, Contractor's Equipment, Builder's Risk, Other Inland Marine Classes and related property
  • Ability to work with Actuarial, Product Development, Claims, IT, Marketing and Operations
  • Ability to monitor competitor forms, pricing and market trends

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
  • Application process accommodations