Sr. Director, Life Sciences, Product Line Leader
6 months ago
Join us and play your part in something special
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Life Sciences product to achieve targeted profitability goals in line with established targets. This role will be responsible for developing, communicating and executing upon the goals and objectives established by the Product Line Leader. The role will provide leadership, direction, coaching, mentorship and overall support to the regional Life Sciences underwriting teams to achieve effective execution of best practices. Other areas core to this role would consist of monitoring and revising authority as needed, enhancing underwriting guidelines on a regular basis and performing periodic audits of the portfolio. Effective engagement with Regional, Actuarial, Claims, IT and Operational leadership will be essential to ensure all the Life Sciences product is delivering on the established profitability targets while meeting client needs.
What you'll be doing:
Proactively identify new market opportunities and product offerings as well as support cross-sell opportunities by identifying client needs; Maintain product Line specific technical pricing standards and underwriting authority within the Life Sciences product line; Set underwriting standards and strategy for the Life Sciences product; Manage the Life Sciences product through continuous Portfolio 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 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 Retail and Wholesale Business Development teams to target producers as well as manage client relationships; Assist with the development of new business opportunities.What we're looking for:
Minimum of 8 years of underwriting expertise with at least 5 years of underwriting experience within Life Sciences; Undergraduate degree preferred; Graduate degree and/or industry designations would be a definite 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%.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 better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’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. Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.Are you ready to play your part?
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