Lead Analyst, Risk Intelligence

Markel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel is seeking a Lead Analyst, Risk Intelligence to translate risk insight into practical decision support for Markel’s leadership. The role connects emerging risk, market intelligence, and stress testing with business planning and capital modeling, aiming to make risk foresight routine and decision-ready.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in insurance risk or analytics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance risk, actuarial, or strategy, or other analytical roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or risk-related discipline is required.
• Certifications such as CPCU, ARM, FRM, or actuarial credentials are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intelligence Production: Draft the Quarterly Markel Intelligence Report with industry trends, macro drivers, and internal data for the Board.
• Horizon Scanning & AI Integration: Maintain an always-on scanning rhythm using human expertise and AI.
• Stress & Scenario Analysis: Design and execute stress scenarios for ORSA and CISSA filings.
• Risk Appetite: Develop risk tolerances and implement KRIs to monitor exposure.
• Leadership Input: Design and facilitate scenario workshops with underwriting and other leaders.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Collaborate with Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Capital Modeling teams to integrate risk intelligence into planning.

Skills

Insurance background

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytics tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

PowerPoint

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Lead Analyst, Risk Intelligence (s) responsible for translating risk insight into practical decision support to help Markel’s decentralized leadership remain within established guardrails while anticipating emerging threats. This role is responsible for executing the technical work that connects emerging risk, market intelligence, and stress and scenario work with Markel’s business planning and global capital modeling. The goal is to make risk foresight routine, reliable, and decision-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Intelligence Production: Draft the Quarterly Markel Intelligence Report, synthesizing industry trends, macro drivers, and internal data and perspectives into concise summaries for the Board.
• Horizon Scanning & AI Integration: Develop and operate an "always-on" scanning rhythm that combines human expertise with agentic AI to separate noise from material threats and proactively communicate actionable insights.
• Stress & Scenario Analysis: Design, parameterize, and execute stress scenarios, parameterizing scenarios that feed into both the ORSA (Markel Group and Markel Insurance) and CISSA (Bermuda) filings.
• Risk Appetite: Help develop risk tolerances supporting Markel’s risk appetite, and implement relevant Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to monitor exposure against appetite.
• Leadership Input: Support the Director in designing and facilitating scenario workshops, interviews, surveys and tabletop exercises with underwriting and other leaders across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Capital Modeling teams to integrate risk intelligence into portfolio management, business planning, and decision-making.
• Agile Project Execution: Deliver on quarterly milestones in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities to ensure rapid incident response and "decision-ready" briefs for senior leaders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Insurance Background: 5+ years of experience in insurance risk, actuarial, or strategy, or other analytical roles.
• Exceptional Communication: A track record of producing high-caliber, concise written materials for executive forums; the ability to translate technical uncertainty into clear business narratives.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality control, ensuring that exposure data is accurate and that "lead time" from signal to approved action is minimized.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in analytics (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python), Powerpoint, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Project Management & Pace: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder information gathering while meeting rigorous deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Education & Certification

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or risk-related discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, etc.) is required.
• Certifications: Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, FRM, or Actuarial credentials, or progress toward them are highly preferred.

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay Information

Base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors, such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary for the Lead Analyst, Risk Intelligence position is $116,080 - $159,610 with 25% bonus potential.

Who We Are

Markel Group (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.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s In It For You

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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