The primary responsibility is to produce and underwrite new and renewal commercial bond business while maintaining and building productive relationships with our network of independent agents and brokers. The person in this role should be a self-motivated individual with the responsibility to cultivate and maintain a profitable commercial book of business by using sound judgment when assessing risk and providing excellent service to our agents and customers. The Mid Atlantic Branch Manager will have responsibility for maintaining our current surety book of business and expand the book in this region. Primary responsibilities include: 1) manage a team of underwriters and support personnel to maximize gross premium and profitability for a territory 2) establish and execute upon a strategic marketing plan to build a sustainable book of profitable business in the territory 3) enhance the reputation of Markel Surety by consistently demonstrating value-added underwriting expertise and customer-focused service to all constituents 4) identify and develop underwriting talent to maintain continuity and a competitive advantage in the marketplace. US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Pay information: The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure,demonstratedcompetencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary range for the VP, Branch Manageris $162,800 - $223,850 with 35% incentive. 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.    Are you ready to play your part?  Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.  Caution: Employment scams Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on . No other URL should be trusted for job postings. • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected].  No agencies please.