Senior Underwriter - War and Terrorism
Senior Underwriter - War and Terrorism
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Job Description
Were all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further
Who we are:
The Marine Division is based in London but has some limited representation in other key business locations. We accept risks in the areas of Hull Cargo War Specie Liability and Terrorism on a world-wide basis. We are leaders in a number of our chosen areas and require a commitment to technical expertise and accuracy to maintain this leadership role. A great emphasis is placed on the relationship between the insured and insurer with a focus on meeting clients and producers in their home territories. Business is written through both Markel Syndicate 3000 and Markel International Insurance Company Limited.
Part of Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
What we ask of you:
Maintain War & Terrorism Product Line specific underwriting policies and procedures and collaborate with management claims actuarial and product development to institute changes when appropriate.
Prepare coordinate and execute product lines specific training for underwriters and support staff.
Hire train mentor develop and manage underwriters and support staff as assigned.
Act as advocate for Markel and the War and Terrorism product lines and communicate regularly with underwriters with authority.
Promote collaboration with throughout the Markel global network to advance line of business profit and growth goals.
30% domestic and international travel when appropriate.
What you will bring to the role:
Extensive wholesale and retail war and terrorism underwriting expertise
Proven success hiring training team building mentoring and performance management of a commercial insurance underwriting team required
Expertise delivering superior underwriting results required
Experience in bespoke wording and product development
Broad understanding of claims actuarial product development regulatory and compliance functions
Understand and enjoy working in a highly matrixed environment
High energy ability to deliver exceptional written and verbal presentations pro-active self-starter; strong sense of urgency flexible and spontaneous
Proven ability in setting and meeting objectives and impact and influencing peers and subordinates to buy in
Whats in it for you
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
- Up to 16% company pension scheme
- Private medical and dental cover Menopause plan emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)
- Income protection Life assurance electric car scheme travel insurance
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!
Are you ready to play your part
If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward reach their full potential and seize opportunities. Youll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
At Markel we are all about the people celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
