The Lead Analyst, Risk Intelligence s responsible for translating risk insight into practical decision support to help Markel’s decentralized leadership remain within established guardrails while anticipating emerging threats. This role is responsible for executing the technical work that connects emerging risk, market intelligence, and stress and scenario work with Markel’s business planning and global capital modeling. The goal is to make risk foresight routine, reliable, and decision-ready.
Key Responsibilities
• Intelligence Production: Draft the Quarterly Markel Intelligence Report, synthesizing industry trends, macro drivers, and internal data and perspectives into concise summaries for the Board.
• Horizon Scanning & AI Integration:Develop andoperatean "always-on" scanning rhythm that combines human expertise with agentic AI to separate noise from material threats and proactively communicate actionable insights.
• Stress & Scenario Analysis: Design, parameterize,and execute stress scenarios, parameterizing scenarios that feed into both the ORSA(Markel Group and Markel Insurance) and CISSA (Bermuda) filings.
• Risk Appetite:Help develop risk tolerances supporting Markel’s riskappetite, andimplement relevant Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to monitor exposure against appetite.
• Leadership Input: Support the Director in designing andfacilitatingscenario workshops, interviews,surveysand tabletop exercises with underwriting and other leaders across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Capital Modeling teams to integrate risk intelligence into portfolio management, business planning, and decision-making.
• Agile Project Execution: Deliver on quarterly milestones in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities to ensure rapid incident response and "decision-ready" briefs for senior leaders.
Required Skills & Experience
• Insurance Background:5+ years of experience in insurance risk, actuarial, or strategy, or other analytical roles.
• Exceptional Communication:A track record of producing high-caliber, concise written materials for executive forums; the ability to translate technical uncertainty into clear business narratives.
• Attention to Detail:Meticulous approach to quality control, ensuring that exposure data isaccurateand that "lead time" from signal to approved action is minimized.
• Technical Proficiency:Skilled in analytics (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python),Powerpoint, andvisualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Project Management & Pace:Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder information gathering while meeting rigorous deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Education & Certification
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or risk-related discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, etc.) is required.
• Certifications:Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, FRM, or Actuarial credentials, or progress toward them are highly preferred.
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Pay information:
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 average salary for the Lead Analyst, Risk Intelligence position is $116,080 - $159,610 with 25% bonus potential.
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.
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