Director of Inland Marine Underwriting

Markel Service Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking a senior leader to drive the strategic development and execution of Inland Marine underwriting. You will oversee Transportation & Logistics, Builder's Risk and related classes, and shape profitability, growth and retention across new and renewal business with support from a skilled underwriting team.

You will delegate authority, coach staff based on audit results, coordinate with Operations and Marketing, and build strong relationships with retail and wholesale partners

Qualifications

• Experience leading underwriting teams and setting strategy.
• Ability to manage profitability, growth and retention of new and renewal business.
• Ability to delegate authority via letters of authority and monitor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Inland Marine underwriting strategy.
• Manage underwriting function to hit profit, revenue, loss ratio and expense targets.
• Coach underwriters based on audit results.
• Balance workloads and participate in recruiting and hiring.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure processing and service standards are met.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Stakeholder communication

Pricing guidance

Job description

Markel Group is seeking a senior leader to drive the strategic development and execution of Inland Marine underwriting. You will oversee Transportation & Logistics, Builder's Risk and related classes, and shape profitability, growth and retention across new and renewal business with support from a skilled underwriting team.

You will delegate authority, coach staff based on audit results, coordinate with Operations and Marketing, and build strong relationships with retail and wholesale partners