Markel ยท 2 months ago
Director, Product Line Leader (Inland Marine)
Chicago IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveMarkel is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations globally. The Director, Product Line Leader (Inland Marine) will lead and implement the strategic vision within the Inland Marine Product Line, focusing on operational improvements and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance business workflow and profitability.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with the Specialty Inland Marine PLL team on the overall management and guidance of the Inland Marine product lines
Drive projects having an impact on the growth and profitability of our business
Support the Product Line leaders in the active management of their portfolios
Supports the Product Line leaders in annual Underwriting guideline refreshes and overall maintenance
Create, document and execute upon strategies to enhance business workflow across the product line. Ensure that the most efficient processes are in place to allow underwriters to manage and grow their portfolios
Augment the use of data driven insights to assist in management of book rates, aggregate exposure and other aspects of book performance across Inland Marine
Ensure the operation of a lean operating platform that is fit-for-purpose and supports future business growth
Partner with internal operations stakeholders, including IT, PRS, and SPS to ensure consistent and effective implementation of operational changes
Single point of contact for AAIS forms implementation and ongoing state compliance and regulation changes
Identify and document best practices and opportunities for incremental changes in people, processes, and systems
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with AAIS Inland Marine Product and regulatory compliance related to product
Ideal candidate should have an Inland Marine Underwriting Background and able to work with field on referrals
Ability to help define and articulate the strategic operating vision for Inland Marine
Experience overseeing and improving underwriting, claims and other systems and processes with an emphasis on risk processing and workflow
A proven track-record in leading significant change programs encompassing business operations, IT and data
Exceptional ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, with ability to influence a variety of stakeholders
A hands-on approach, with high energy levels and self-motivated, with the ability to inspire, mentor and lead others
Experience of matrix management and using internal and external teams, including overseeing outsourced arrangements
Organizational and political agility with the ability to drive large cross-functional initiatives involving coordination with multiple stakeholders
Familiarity with the Microsoft suite including Sharepoint
US Work Authorization required
Benefits
Competitive benefit programs
Multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO
Corporate holidays
Floating holidays
Parental leave
Company
Markel
As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc.
Founded in 1930
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Keimig
President & Chief Executive Officer - Markel Surety Corporation
Richard Whitt
Retired, Co-chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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