Director/Sr. Director, Lawyers Professional Liability

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! Markel has an exciting opportunity to join the Professional Liability Product Line Leadership. Primary focus of this role is working with the Professional Liability E&O, Managing Director in the underwriting governance and continued development of the Lawyers Professional product line. This role will provide leadership, direction and support to underwriting team(s). It is also responsible for product profitability, growth and retention of new and renewal business, consistent with underwriting strategies and to achieve profit, loss ratio, and expense targets. Role will also provide coaching and training for underwriting staff based on results of underwriting audit review. Will build and maintain relationships with internal resources (Claims, Actuarial, Product Development, IT, Operations, Regulatory, Product Leadership, Regions, various underwriting and underwriting support divisions etc.) to coordinate services to customers and ensure that superior products are being delivered to our internal and external customers.Assist in the continued product development, strategy and portfolio management of the Lawyers Professional Liability product;Manage and handle account referrals from the Lawyers underwriters;Assist underwriters in negotiations with brokers on program structure, premiums, retentions, and terms and conditions;Assist with product development, language and endorsement drafting and maintenance;Responsible for account auditing and compliance;Work with product leader to achieve financial goals and metrics for the product line;Work cross functionally to improve underwriting optimization;Act as a knowledge expert on industry trends and helps facilitate comprehensive, relevant and effective underwriter training;Work with Claims, Product Regulatory Services and Actuarial as needed.Qualifications:A minimum of ten years’ experience in underwriting, claims and/or brokering in Lawyers Professional Liability;Four-year degree in business or related field from an accredited University/College, or equivalent related years of work experience;Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and excellent negotiation skills;Strong analytical and organizational skills and excellent problem solving/decision making abilities;Strong written and verbal presentation skills on both an internal and external basis;Solid understanding of professional liability marketplace, industry specific emerging risks, and regulatory landscape;Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint);25% travel required.#LI-ABUS Work AuthorizationUS Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.Pay information:The 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 range for the Director, Underwriting is $162.8k - $223.8k/year with a 55% incentive, the Sr. Director, Underwriting /Sr. Director is $188.8k - $259.7k with 55% incentive.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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