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Extracting value from data is critical to delivering Markel's strategic ambitions. We are investing in data and analytics capabilities so that we can deliver sharp insights to support front‑end underwriting and claims teams. As a result, we are establishing the U.S. and Bermuda Portfolio Analytics team under the leadership of a newly appointed Head of Portfolio Analytics. This team will bring together analytics, reporting, and technical pricing capabilities across the U.S. and Bermuda and will continue to build on transformational initiatives.

• Create and communicate a vision for portfolio analytics that engages and excites both business stakeholders and technical teams, demonstrating how Markel can derive tangible business benefits from data.
• Build a market‑leading Portfolio Analytics team, bringing together a wide range of technical skillsets (actuarial, data science, data engineering, analytic engineering, etc.) as well as deep domain knowledge into a cohesive, customer‑focused, innovative team.
• Work with leaders from our five Regions (Northeast U.S., Southeast U.S., Central U.S., West U.S., and Bermuda) to prioritize portfolio analytics efforts, balancing immediate value with long‑term strategic ambitions.
• Drive the development of a data‑centric culture and adoption of analytics products across Underwriting and Claims teams.
• Oversee portfolio management, data engineering, data science, advanced analytics, and technical pricing, ensuring each area is a center of excellence and collaborates to create a greater analytics capability.
• Ensure strong partnership and alignment on priorities with the Corporate Actuarial team and the CUO function, supporting underwriting strategy execution and monitoring.
• Drive improvements in technical pricing model sophistication and portfolio management tools to improve risk selection and reduce loss ratios.
• Collaborate closely with IT Data Services to ensure efficient data processing and delivery of a single version of the truth.
• Promote the use of third‑party data and advanced analytics techniques, focusing effort and budget on areas of greatest value.
• Implement robust controls across the department, balancing agility with safety.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a related field; credentialed Actuary with a globally recognized Actuarial Society preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of actuarial experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on U.S. Wholesale and Specialty insurance.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying a strategic vision and galvanizing support from a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to set a vision for this new team and create a compelling course of action that inspires and enlists others to take action.
• Proven people‑leadership skills and experience leading diverse, technical teams.
• Commercial acumen and strong understanding of Markel's strategy and priorities.
• Experience building alliances and cultivating deep, broad relationships across large organizations.
• Track record of leading high‑performing teams and delivering value through pricing, portfolio management, and analytics.
• Ability to work across functional areas, gain buy‑in, and persuade across the organization.
• Ability to attract, develop, coach, and retain employees for competitive advantage.
• Significant pricing actuarial experience at a commercial or specialty insurer.
• Excellent understanding of insurance data, particularly with respect to U.S. and Bermuda commercial and specialty markets.
• Original thinking and creative problem‑solving skills to drive improved processes, systems, products, or services.
• Commitment to staying ahead of external trends and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Steady, earnest, and energetic work ethic, focusing energy on the most critical tasks.

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

The career level and base salary will be based on compensable factors such as geographic location, job‑relevant education, experience, training, licensure, and demonstrated competencies. The national average salary for the Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Analytics, U.S. & Bermuda is $220,000–$275,000 with 50% short‑term incentive and 35% long‑term incentive. The national average salary for the Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Analytics, U.S. & Bermuda is $270,000–$330,000 with 65% short‑term incentive and 35% long‑term incentive.

• Competitive benefit programs that meet diverse and changing needs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, medical condition, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.