Underwriter (New Business)
Underwriter (New Business)
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Come and work with our New Business Broker Connect team in Birmingham here at Markel
What part will you play 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 and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
The opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter to join the Markel team in Birmingham. You will be a member of a small but successful team dealing exclusively with new business via brokers and our E-trade system. The role reports to the Team Leader within New Business Sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting new business within Financial Lines / Professional Indemnity and building trading relationships with brokers. The role will involve working form our brand new Birmingham city center office 4 days per week and working from home 1 day per week.
What youll be doing:
Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting and demonstrate a detailed knowledge of company guidelines products and authority levels
Review broker-generated submissions and quotes and encourage brokers to place the business with Markel by highlighting our product benefits and negotiating terms
Maintain new and existing broker relationships through regular development meetings in conjunction with the Head of Broker Connect and Business Development Managers
Handle workflow from enquiry receipt to outcome through the Markel workflow platforms
Proactively seek new business prospects utilising the CRM system accordance with the CRMWorking Practices guide
Our must haves:
Previous experience underwriting or broking experience ideally within Financial Lines Professional Indemnity Commercial Combined underwriting bit we will look at other product lines and/or underwriting portfolios and binders
Ability to prioritise and de-prioritise work based on broker relationship and product profitability
Good communication skills and past experience with dealing with clients by email and telephone
Have previous experience with proactively managing own workflow
Strong team mate with the right attitude
Any Acturis knowledge would be useful but not essential
Who we are:
Markel Corporation (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.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats in it for you:
A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
Fantastic company pension scheme private medical and dental cover life assurance travel insurance cover income protection season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
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.
Markel celebrates 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 are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all 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 that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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Employment Type
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