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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Core Responsibilities - **Company:** Markel Service Inc. - **Location:** Glen Allen, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $136,840.0 - $188,155.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Mining, Decision Support Systems, Data Intelligence, Power BI - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=10cc7b87b855c8e8 ## About the Role * 10+ years in surety, insurance, or financial services * Experience in analytics, marketing, or operations * Strong understanding of surety distribution model * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive initiatives * Experience with data tools and process improvement The 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 range for the position is $136,840 - $188,155 with 35% incentive. ## Description 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 role of Director, Strategy & Analytics, is responsible for designing and driving enterprise-wide data intelligence, marketing content and operational efficiency initiatives across the Surety organization. This role operates as a senior individual contributor, working across underwriting, business development, and operations to enable data-driven decision-making, improve market messaging, and drive efficiency. Core Responsibilities 1. Data Mining, Insights & Decision Support * Build centralized insights capability using tools like Power BI * Analyze production trends, portfolio performance, and agency segmentation * Deliver actionable insights for decision-making 2. Marketing Content & Positioning * Develop and standardize Surety messaging, positioning, and content frameworks * Create agent/broker materials and thought leadership content * Ensure consistent messaging across field and home office 3. Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement * Identify inefficiencies and streamline workflows * Improve turnaround times and reduce manual processes * Drive adoption of automation and best practices 4. Strategic Initiative Execution * Lead cross-functional initiatives tied to business priorities * Translate leadership direction into actionable plans * Ensure measurable outcomes and execution discipline 5. Cross-Functional Influence & Alignment * Align underwriting, operations, and marketing priorities * Influence stakeholders without formal authority * Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership Role Characteristics * Enterprise-wide impact across Surety * Primarily individual contributor role * Leads projects and initiatives rather than large teams * Operates with high autonomy and influences senior leadership Key Success Indicators * Improved market-facing content consistency * Increased use of data in decision-making * Measurable operational efficiency gains * Successful execution of enterprise initiatives * Enhanced competitive positioning and ease of doing business ## Related Videos - [The Missing Layer Between Enterprise Data and AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100286-the-missing-layer-between-enterprise-data-and-ai-agents) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Finding the unknown unknowns: intelligent data collection for autonomous driving development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/519-finding-the-unknown-unknowns-intelligent-data-collection-for-autonomous-driving-development) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)