Director, Underwriting & Production

Director, Underwriting & Production

The Director, Excess Liability will support the Managing Director’s development of the Excess Liability book. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping catapult Markel’s brand in the Excess Liability line of business and enhance relationships and knowledge sharing with our producers.

• Underwrite complex new and renewal Fortune 500 business for Markel Bermuda Limited, including reviewing, analyzing, and pricing risks in line with the team’s underwriting strategy and applying appropriate underwriting practices including authority and guidelines control.
• Effectively balance the demands of underwriting with the challenges of maintaining customer and broker relationships.
• Have a premium growth mindset while demonstrating sound and conservative underwriting judgment.
• Actively keep knowledge and skills up‑to‑date through courses and seminars, where appropriate.
• Communicate with the Senior Director and/or Senior Managers on individual accounts.
• Willingness to travel to conferences and client/broker visits when required.

• Minimum 10 years current Excess Liability underwriting expertise with Fortune 500 clients.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• College degree and/or Insurance designation preferred.
• Technologically fluent; proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.
• Top candidate preference will go to Bermudians, Spouse of Bermudians or PRC holders.
• Ability to work in the Bermuda office of Markel.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Finance and Sales

Industry: Insurance