Director/Senior Director, Professional Liability – Cyber, Misc. E&O

Markel

Director/Senior Director at Markel responsible for underwriting cyber and miscellaneous E&O. Leading teams, developing strategies, and ensuring profitable growth.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,800 - $259,710 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cyber/tech underwriting and brokering, with a strong focus on strategic development, leadership, and relationship management. Proven track record in achieving organizational goals and managing underwriting functions effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cyber Underwriting ExperienceE&O Underwriting ExperienceDirect Management ExperienceSales and Marketing SkillsRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Underwriting Decision MakingProfit and Revenue ManagementLoss Ratio AnalysisExpense Target AchievementBest Practices Execution

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAbility to Handle Multiple Tasks

Industry Keywords

Strategic DevelopmentCustomer CoordinationPartnership BuildingAgency SolutionsProduct Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and implement the strategic development and execution of organizational goals
Provide leadership and support to underwriting teams
Manage territorial underwriting functions to achieve profit, revenue, loss ratio, and expense targets
Ensure effective execution of Best Practices
Develop and maintain relationships with internal resources for customer coordination
Build partnerships with other business groups and deliver agency and product solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years of cyber/tech, e&o underwriting or brokering experience required
3+ years of direct management experience
Proven ability to make sound underwriting decisions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship management
US Work Authorization required; visa sponsorship not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options
Dental and vision insurance plans
Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Corporate holidays and floating holidays
Parental leave