Director/Sr. Director Binding Product Line Leader

Markel•Alpharetta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and implement the strategic vision and plan of the Binding P&C portfolio within Markel Wholesale & Specialty. This role will provide leadership, direction and support to underwriting team(s) and/or direct reports. It is responsible for product profitability, growth and retention of new and renewal business that is consistent with underwriting strategies. Additionally, this role will work with Senior and Executive Management, and be accountable for reviewing and evaluating referrals for pricing, coverages, and loss detail in order to underwrite profitable business in a portfolio. The role will involve developing and maintaining productive relationships within assigned UW segments; product line management; Senior/Executive Management; Business Development and shared service functions.

Requirements

5-7 years of casualty underwriting experience
Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited university/college
Strong interpersonal and management skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and excellent negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving/decision making abilities
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Insurance designations preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Support the product line leaders in the analysis of coverage and contract language based on industry accepted policy forms
Support product line leadership as a knowledge expert within the binding space on industry trends related to binding products, assists the product line leaders as they make recommendations on product design, price and development efforts, and aids binding strategy execution
Support product line by leading efforts to understand monthly trends within the portfolio
Manage the portfolio to achieve profit, revenue, loss ratio, and expense targets.
Ensure effective execution of best practices
Provide coaching and training for underwriting staff based on results of underwriting audit review
Develop and maintain relationships with internal resources (Actuarial, Product Development, Claim, IT, Operations, Regulatory, etc.) to coordinate services to customers and ensure that superior products are being delivered to our internal and external customers
Property and/or Excess underwriting experience preferred
Manage and triage program business within Binding product line
Participate in quarterly portfolio audits as required
Closely collaborate with our four regional underwriting teams to communicate and execute product line strategy
Represent the binding product line, where required, to both internal and external customers