Managing Director, Property PLL

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 primary purpose of this position is to oversee the growth and profitability of the business area. Uses established understanding of business dynamics and regulations to achieve results while collaborating effectively with colleagues around the country. Recognized as a national leader in the insurance industry, possesses strong strategic thinking, creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Executes business strategy, leads change, drives results, promotes enterprise culture, attracts top talent, maximizes individual and organizational performance, communicates effectively, and influences others. Work to create efficiencies and implement required changes.Responsibilities:Proactively identify new market opportunities and product offerings as well as support cross-sell opportunities by identifying and solving client needs;Maintain product line specific technical pricing standards and underwriting authority within the commercial property product line;Set underwriting standards and strategy for the commercial property product;Manage the Property products including portfolio aggregation management;Provide clear underwriting direction to regional underwriting teams and ensure effective execution in line with product goals.Prepare, coordinate and execute product line specific training for underwriters and support staff;Provide prompt and productive reviews of accounts beyond assigned authority levels;Transmit concerns/feedback to Senior Leadership regarding product, underwriting and claims concerns based on interactions with management, underwriters and producers;Work with Business Development teams to target producers as well as manage client relationships;Assist with the development of new business opportunities.Experience/Skillset:Minimum of 15 years of underwriting expertise with at least 5 years of underwriting experience within Property;Undergraduate degree preferred;Graduate degree and/or industry designations would be a plus;Superior verbal and written communication skills;Collaborative style;High energy, pro-active self-starter; someone with a strong sense of urgency;Demonstrated ability in setting and meeting objectives and getting leadership, peers and underwriters to “buy in” through superior influencing skills;Flexible and spontaneous qualities are key elements to the success of this position;Interpersonal skills necessary to achieve desired goals and to interact effectively as well as a high level of confidence, integrity, energy and enthusiasm, executive presence and a personality that fits the “Markel Style.Ability to travel 25%.US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.#LI-SY#LI-HybridUS Work AuthorizationUS Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.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 betterWe enjoy the everyday | We think furtherWhat’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.Are you ready to play your part?Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Caution: Employment scamsMarkel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. 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