Markel · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Wholesale & Specialty Product Manager
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expMarkel is a fortune 500 company that provides insurance, reinsurance, and specialist advisory services. They are seeking a strategic and innovative individual to lead the Wholesale & Specialty Product Portfolio, focusing on technology strategy, product innovation, and operational excellence across various insurance lines.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and execute product portfolio strategy, aligning technology solutions with business objectives and market trends
Oversee full product lifecycle management: ideation, development, launch, optimization, and retirement
Lead strategic investment planning, architecture engagement, and risk management for the portfolio
Ensure regulatory compliance, pricing strategy, and risk mitigation across all product lines
Champion customer experience, leveraging data analytics and feedback to optimize product value
Drive cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, claims, sales, marketing, finance, and IT
Integrate Agile and Lean practices to accelerate delivery and continuous improvement
Manage product delivery budgeting and investment prioritization
Develop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting for KPIs, OKRs, and ROI
Mentor and develop a high-performing, diverse team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Business, Insurance, Technology, or related field
Advanced certifications (PMP, Agile, Lean Portfolio Management, CPCU)
12+ years in insurance product management, delivery, or related leadership roles
Proven success in leading large-scale transformation and innovation initiatives
Deep market and regulatory knowledge in insurance (commercial lines, specialty)
Advanced strategic, analytical, and financial skills
Leadership in cross-functional and matrixed environments
Expertise in change management, transformation, and digital technologies
Customer experience orientation
Strong influence and stakeholder management at executive levels
Benefits
Multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO
Corporate holidays
Floating holidays
Parental leave
Company
Markel
As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Keimig
President & Chief Executive Officer - Markel Surety Corporation
Richard Whitt
Retired, Co-chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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