Biological sciences Jobs in Plano, TX

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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!

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic Life Sciences 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 Product Line Leader. The role will provide leadership, direction, coaching, mentorship and overall support to the regional Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences product is delivering on the established profitability targets while meeting client needs.

What you'll be doing :

• Proactively identify new market opportunities and product offerings as well as support cross-sell opportunities by identifying client needs;
• Maintain product Line specific technical pricing standards and underwriting authority within the Life Sciences product line;
• Set underwriting standards and strategy for the Life Sciences product;
• Manage the Life Sciences product through continuous Portfolio Management; Provide clear underwriting direction to regional 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;
• Work with Retail and Wholesale Business Development teams to target producers as well as manage client relationships;
• Assist with the development of new business opportunities.

What we're looking for :

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.

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