National Partnerships Director - Insurance Growth

Markel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 188,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Markel is seeking a Sr. Director, Underwriting to develop and manage trading relationships with top broker partners, aligning with Markel Specialty's US Retail strategy. You will work with regional leaders and underwriting teams to cascade strategies, drive growth, and optimize broker engagement and outcomes.

The role requires executive relationship experience, leadership, and a track record in insurance business development, with the ability to travel nationally and influence across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of business development and/or underwriting experience in the commercial property, casualty & specialty insurance space.
• Proven executive relationships with the industry’s top 25 P&C and Specialty retail brokers.
• Expert relationship development skills and a strong personal brand.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to deliver strong written and verbal presentations.
• High energy, strategic thinker, proactive self-starter.
• Ability to manage a mid-to-high volume of national travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specific, measurable broker strategies that drive growth and profitability and build preference for Markel Specialty’s US Retail operation
• Create engagement plans and opportunities that build executive level relationships with Markel leaders and their broker counterparts
• Identify and evaluate business development and growth opportunities using a wide range of internal and external data, market intelligence and relationship capital
• Collaborate with regional underwriting and distribution teams to execute broker strategies, foster relationship development, and collect feedback to enhance broker trading relationships
• Act as broker advocate on behalf of assigned trading partners; managing account and issue escalation as necessary
• Hold broker partners accountable for productive engagement and trading results
• Lead through influence and expertise

Skills

Executive relationships

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience in insurance

Job description

Markel is seeking a Sr. Director, Underwriting to develop and manage trading relationships with top broker partners, aligning with Markel Specialty's US Retail strategy. You will work with regional leaders and underwriting teams to cascade strategies, drive growth, and optimize broker engagement and outcomes.

The role requires executive relationship experience, leadership, and a track record in insurance business development, with the ability to travel nationally and influence across functions.