Alison Burgess
Holmdel,New Jersey
Summary
Strategically minded leader known for execution, productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management across multiple insurance products and distributions. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive successful underwriting operations and achieve business goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional President
Markel Corporation
04.2020 - 07.2025
- Created and executed strategic business plans aligned with corporate priorities, consistently exceeding targets for multiple insurance product lines across Property, Casualty, Professional and Small Commercial.
- Developed targeted marketing and business development strategies for profitable growth and relationships with key Wholesale and Retail trading partners.
- Led recruitment and professional development of over 130 associates across various insurance disciplines and locations.
- Monitored key performance metrics for production, expenses, and operational productivity, ensuring profitable portfolio management for $600 million in premium.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the organization with collaborative internal relationships.
- Facilitated strategic alignment among cross-functional teams and divisions to enhance product density and brand recognition.
Senior Director of Underwriting, Management & Professional Liability
Markel Corporation
10.2012 - 04.2020
- Recruited, developed and mentored high-performing team of 35 Management and Professional Liability underwriters and operational support staff associates in the Northeast geography.
- Assisted associates in developing individual strategic marketing and accountability plans to meet division goals and expectations.
- Responsible for premium budgeting, expense management and setting profitable growth targets across multiple management and professional product lines exceeding over $120 million in gross written premium
- Collaborated with product line leadership on policy creation, enhancements and underwriting guidelines across multiple product lines.
- Maintained meaningful underwriting authority, reviewed and underwrote new and renewal business submissions to meet production and retention goals.
- Coordinated with internal departments to execute corporate strategies effectively, including Actuary, Claims and Business Development.
Management Protection Products Underwriting Consulting Director
CNA Insurance
02.2002 - 10.2012
- Referral underwriter for over-authority requests from all regional field underwriters for multiple Management Liability and Professional Liability products
- Product development responsibilities included: assistance with policy language creation, communication and collaboration with claims department, drafting responses on filing objections and aligning with actuarial to develop and maintain profitability
- Collaborated with Operations, Information Management and Technology teams to implement systems and processes to improve underwriting efficiency
- Contributed to development of disciplined underwriting strategies to meet new business, renewal retention and rate goals
- Built and maintained external relationships with producers in Retail and Wholesale distribution channels
- Led Program Management efforts with multiple MGU partners. Responsibilities included: development of delegated underwriting authority and guidelines, portfolio profitability reviews and program audits
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Economics
Rutgers College, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2000
Skills
- Organizational development
- Performance optimization
- Program implementation
- Strategic leadership
- Portfolio management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Product development
- Business development
References
Available upon request
Affiliations and designations
- Currently a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society & WSIA
- Currently serving on IICF Northeast Board
- Former PLUS Eastern Chapter Steering Committee Member
- RPLU+ Designation
Timeline
Regional President
Markel Corporation
04.2020 - 07.2025
Senior Director of Underwriting, Management & Professional Liability
Markel Corporation
10.2012 - 04.2020
Management Protection Products Underwriting Consulting Director
CNA Insurance
02.2002 - 10.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Economics
Rutgers College, Rutgers University
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