Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental 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 Senior Vice President - Underwriting. The role will provide leadership, direction, coaching, mentorship and overall support to the field environmental 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 Environmental product is delivering on the established profitability targets while meeting client needs.

The Opportunity:
We are looking for an individual to lead the strategic Environmental product line of business.

What you'll be doing:
Strategic Leadership:

- Key member of the Markel Canada Underwriting leadership team
- Define and lead the strategy for Environmental products in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Building from the Division business plan, build and implement the financial and written plans (profit, and in conjunction with the Field premium) for the product alongside the President/DMD, SVP Underwriting, Finance, Regions

Operational Excellence:

- Maintain product line specific technical pricing standards and underwriting authority within the Environmental product line;
- Set underwriting standards and strategy for the Environmental product;
- Oversee account referrals above field underwriting authority, ensuring consistency and excellence.
- Proactively identify new market opportunities and product offerings as well as support cross-sell opportunities by identifying client needs;
- Manage the Environmental product through continuous Portfolio Management; Provide clear underwriting direction to field 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;
- Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and product leaders for results analysis
- Manage gross and net line guidelines.

Our must haves:

- Minimum of 10+ years of insurance underwriting and leadership experience with at least 5 years of underwriting experience within Environmental;
- Exposure to and understanding of actuarial function
- Undergraduate degree preferred;
- Graduate degree and/or industry designations would be a definite plus;
- Superior verbal and written communication skills;
- Collaborative style;
- Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
- Excellent strategic skills with proven ability to think long term and lead transformational change
- Demonstrated experience working with and influencing key stakeholders and leaders
- 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

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:

- A great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package
- 20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year
- Fantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives
- There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that

Are you ready to play your part?



  • Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

    Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental page is loaded Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental Apply locations Toronto Ontario - CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R The primary purpose of this positio


  • Old Toronto, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

    Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental page is loaded Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental Apply locations Toronto Ontario - CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0018486 The primary purpose of this positio


  • Old Toronto, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

    Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental page is loaded Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental Apply locations Toronto Ontario - CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0018486 The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental product to achieve...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

    Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental page is loaded Vice President, Product Line Leader, Environmental Apply locations Toronto Ontario - CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0018486 The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental product to achieve...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Markel Canada Limited Full time

    The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental 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 Senior Vice Preside


  • Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Canada Limited Full time

    The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental 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 Senior Vice Preside


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Canada Limited Full time

    The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental 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 Senior Vice President - Underwriting. The role will provide leadership,...


  • Toronto, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

    The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental 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 Senior Vice President - Underwriting. The role will provide leadership,...


  • Toronto, Canada Markel Canada Limited Full time

    The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Environmental 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 Senior Vice President - Underwriting. The role will provide leadership,...


  • Toronto, Canada Guru Studio Full time

    Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world. We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team! Guru is proud to...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Gecko Hospitality - Ontario Full time

    Vice President of OperationsWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Operations to join our team and lead the charge in championing our brand, driving customer preference, and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Gecko Hospitality - Ontario Full time

    Vice President of OperationsWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Operations to join our team and lead the charge in championing our brand, driving customer preference, and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a...


  • Old Toronto, Canada AGF Management Limited Full time

    Vice President, Product Strategy page is loaded Vice President, Product Strategy Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R10978 About AGF: Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a...


  • Old Toronto, Canada AGF Management Limited Full time

    Vice President, Product Strategy page is loaded Vice President, Product Strategy Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R10978 About AGF: Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a disciplined...


  • Old Toronto, Canada AGF Management Limited Full time

    Vice President, Product Strategy page is loaded Vice President, Product Strategy Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R10978 About AGF: Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a disciplined...


  • Toronto, Canada OLG Full time

    Vice President Sports Product GAME ON - OLG needs you We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it - OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based casino channels. In our fiscal 2019-20 year alone, OLG delivered over $2.3 billion in net profit to the...


  • Toronto, Canada Thomson Reuters Full time

    Vice President, Product Management – ONESOURCE Global Trade The Vice President for ONESOURCE Global Trade Product Management owns the end-to-end product lifecycle for our ONESOURCE Global Trade suite of offerings. Together, our ONESOURCE Global Trade solutions provide automation and accuracy across trade workflows helping organizations save money,...


  • Toronto, Canada FOUR CORNERS GROUP Full time

    Keilhauer - Toronto, ON Reporting the President, the Vice President of Marketing is a pivotal leadership role with accountability for the successful performance of the North American Keilhauer business. Specifically, this individual collaborates with the senior leadership team to develop, implement and communicate the enterprise-level strategy of the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Guru Studio Full time

    Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children's properties in the world.We're always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing teamGuru is proud to offer our...


  • Toronto, Canada Gecko Hospitality Full time

    Vice President of OperationsWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Operations to join our team and lead the charge in championing our brand, driving customer preference, and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a...