Product Development Team Lead

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

This position will be responsible for managing a team of Product Development Specialists with varied levels of experience. This position will oversee the product development lifecycle with respect to form development and implementation. This position will report to the Director of Product Development and be responsible for conveying the organization’s objectives and priorities to staff and measure progress toward stated goals.

Job Description

• Oversee and manage a team of Product Development Specialists;
• Develop forms for new and revised coverages and products for product leadership that convey underwriting intent, demonstrate market competitiveness, and incorporate clear and supportable language for the successful resolution of claims;
• Identify and confirm compliance with applicable regulations;
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate impact of bureau form changes, and determine impact on existing coverage forms;
• Prepare applicable documentation to assist department members on accurate and timely submission of product filings and State Department of Insurance requests;
• Assist, mentor, coach and proactively share knowledge in area of expertise with other PRS associates;
• Assess and evaluate individual Product Development Specialist and team performance, provide feedback and develop training needs;
• Assist in assessment of resource needs;
• Foster and encourage strong relationships with internal stakeholders;
• Participate in special projects as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the product development and coverage forms area of P&C insurance required;
• Ability to conceptualize and create insurance forms and endorsements;
• Ability to interpret state laws and regulations as applicable to the insurance policy lifecycle;
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills;
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal ability;
• Project management experience preferred;
• Technically proficient in all standard business software applications including Excel and Word.
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
  
  

 

US Work Authorization

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

Pay Information

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national pay range for this opening is $135K-155K with 25% bonus potential.

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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Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

 

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