Jobs at Markel

Supports Global Reserving through quarterly reserve analysis, reporting, reserve reviews, adequacy and embedded margin analysis, transformation initiatives, process improvement, and development of scalable actuarial tools. The role uses actuarial and data technologies to improve reserving workflows, visualization, data quality, and automation. It also communicates findings to actuarial, finance, claims, underwriting, and executive stakeholders while supporting audits, IBNR uploads, and cross-functional initiatives.

Provides administrative and operational support to the Reinsurance Department and Vice President, including calendar and travel coordination, meeting preparation, expense reporting, records maintenance, audits, reconciliations, regulatory reviews, Letter of Credit processing, UAT, compliance monitoring, reporting, and process improvement. The role coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and supports executive administration and special projects.

Leads strategic development and execution for the railroad commercial property underwriting business. Oversees underwriting teams, authority, profitability, growth, retention, portfolio aggregation, pricing standards, product strategy, training, quality, and account reviews. Builds relationships with producers, clients, internal departments, and leadership while identifying market and product opportunities. Requires extensive railroad or inland marine underwriting expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, 25% travel, and U.S. work authorization.

Deliver catastrophe modeling, exposure management, and portfolio analytics across Markel International. Support underwriting decisions through pre-underwriting analysis, risk reporting, aggregation management, and ad hoc insights. Build relationships with underwriters and senior stakeholders, present analytical findings, collaborate with global teams and model vendors, and contribute to portfolio analytics projects and regulatory reporting for Lloyd’s and the PRA.

Leads technology strategy, delivery, and operations for the Claims organization. Owns the Guidewire ClaimCenter platform, integrations, cloud adoption, application support, AI and automation initiatives, governance, budgets, vendors, and regulatory alignment. Partners with Claims executives to prioritize technology portfolios and deliver measurable improvements in claim outcomes, adjuster productivity, cycle time, and expenses. Manages multi-team engineering, configuration, analysis, QA, and offshore delivery organizations across the US and UK.

Sell specialist insurance products to warm leads and existing customers through phone, email, and live chat. Responsibilities include following up quotes and renewals, re-engaging lapsed customers, handling inbound enquiries, processing policy changes, identifying cross-sell opportunities, addressing objections, and meeting individual and team sales targets while delivering strong customer service.

Sell specialist insurance products to warm and existing customers through inbound enquiries, quote follow-ups, renewals, re-engagement, cross-selling, and policy servicing. The role involves handling phone, email, and live-chat queries, understanding customer needs, overcoming objections, meeting individual and team targets, and delivering strong customer service. Training, bonus opportunities, and career progression are provided.

Underwrite and manage new and renewal Ocean Marine business, evaluating risks, classifications, rates, premiums, coverage, and profitability. Maintain producer relationships, resolve premium audit disputes, support underwriting meetings and audits, identify cross-selling opportunities, and recommend operational improvements. The role handles complex accounts, monitors renewal portfolios, mentors less experienced underwriters, and ensures compliance with state laws and underwriting guidelines.

Leads business transformation, operational excellence, process reengineering, automation, and strategic projects across Southern Europe. Translates business needs into technical specifications, coordinates cross-functional delivery, supports data and systems initiatives, and develops KPI frameworks, dashboards, governance materials, and executive reporting. The role oversees project risks, budgets, resources, integrations, and stakeholder alignment while enabling data-driven operational improvements.

Support and continuously improve Markel International’s reserving function, ensuring accurate reserving, financial reporting, governance, and risk management. Develop reserving approaches, tools, and techniques; coordinate actuarial deliverables; collaborate with finance, auditors, regulators, and global actuarial teams; and lead, coach, and train reserving and actuarial colleagues. The role is hybrid, requiring at least two days weekly in the London office, with travel for office visits and conferences.

Serve as a strategic compensation advisor for US and Bermuda insurance businesses. Conduct market benchmarking, pay analyses, job evaluations, compensation recommendations, dashboards, and reporting. Partner with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on compensation cycles, regulatory compliance, internal equity, workforce planning, and strategic projects. Support complex total rewards programs and communicate data-driven recommendations to executives and stakeholders.

Handles moderate- to high-complexity insurance claims for Program accounts, including coverage analysis, liability and exposure assessment, investigations, reserve setting, litigation and vendor management, negotiation, and settlement. Prepares coverage letters and reports, presents cases to senior leaders and underwriters, trains colleagues, manages stakeholder communications, and ensures timely, cost-effective claim resolution. The role requires independent decision-making, claims licensing eligibility, and travel to mediations, trials, and conferences.

Develop and execute business development strategies across Western Canada, manage executive broker relationships, generate qualified opportunities, support profitable insurance growth, maintain sales pipelines and forecasts, and use market intelligence to identify new segments. Partner with underwriting, marketing, product, and leadership teams while representing Markel at industry events and delivering strong broker and customer experiences.

Handles moderate- to high-complexity environmental, liability, life sciences, toxic tort, professional liability, and general liability claims. Responsibilities include coverage analysis, liability and damages evaluation, reserve setting, litigation and counsel oversight, settlement negotiation, mediation participation, claim strategy, regulatory compliance, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Provides technical guidance and training while making independent decisions within authorized limits.

Leads multiple full-stack engineering teams developing and supporting a cloud-hosted insurance policy administration platform. Responsibilities include people management, delivery planning, architecture, software development, CI/CD, testing, production support, integrations, team coaching, metrics, and stakeholder communication. The role requires Microsoft technology expertise, Azure experience, modern front-end development, agile practices, and the ability to balance operational support with long-term engineering objectives.

Leads pricing model calibration, portfolio analysis, and profitability assessments across insurance product lines. Provides strategic insights to underwriting and growth decisions, supports new product and delegated authority pricing, and develops dashboards and analytical tools. Partners with underwriters, distribution leaders, and executives to translate technical analysis into commercial recommendations. Helps establish portfolio management frameworks and build a new function within Markel UK.

Manages multiple IT and data engineering teams, overseeing staffing, performance, priorities, delivery, metrics, and stakeholder communication. Leads the design, development, and delivery of Databricks-based data platform components using Raw, Refined, and Presentation medallion architecture layers. Applies AI and machine learning within data engineering, ensures operational standards, coaches employees, and balances immediate delivery needs with long-term engineering objectives.

Handles moderate-complexity workers’ compensation, property damage, and bodily injury claims across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities include confirming coverage, analyzing liability and damages, drafting coverage letters, coordinating investigations, identifying potential SIU referrals, setting reserves, participating in mediations, and providing professional service to insureds. The role requires an adjuster’s or legal license in at least one jurisdiction, five years of claims experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Handles moderate to complex personal marine bodily injury claims from coverage review through liability, damages, negotiation, mediation, litigation, and settlement. Reviews policies and evidence, investigates losses, evaluates exposure, sets reserves, manages vendors and counsel, identifies subrogation opportunities, and ensures timely service and compliance with service levels. The role also presents high-exposure cases, supports underwriters and stakeholders, mentors colleagues, delivers technical training, and travels to mediations, trials, and conferences as needed.

Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, data models, and visualizations. Build solutions using SQL, DAX, Azure, Databricks, and enterprise data sources. Optimize performance, manage governance and refresh processes, troubleshoot data issues, document BI solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables. Participate in code reviews, testing, version control, and the establishment of BI development standards.