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Do you have either Financial Lines PI PMR Cyber or Technology underwriting experience or from a Broker background with underwriting knowledge
Help us provide an outstanding underwriting service to our brokers across the UK dealing with Professional & Management Risk policies 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:
Its an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have recently moved into brand-new innovative offices in Leeds city centre right next to the train station and we currently have a new opportunity for an Underwriter to join our highly respected team (3 days in the office / 2 days from home). This exciting opportunity is based within the renewals department and you will be dealing with a wide variety of Professional and Management risks and wider financial lines risks including Cyber and Technology is an area of considerable growth and a great opportunity to join an established but growing team. This team is often an integral part of projects developing the book and improving the way we do business.
The role of the underwriting support is to work as part of the Professional and Management risks team in providing an excellent underwriting service for underwriters and brokers in the UK. You will be required to develop and maintain good relationships internally and externally. You will work as a member of a team and be pro-active and willing to help brokers and underwriters across all classes of business.
What youll be doing:
Underwriting risks in accordance within own personal level of underwriting authority
Ensure incoming calls to the team are answered promptly and professionally
Diarise and follow up renewals with brokers with the purpose of securing and retaining business
Deal with internal and external enquiries by email and telephone
Managing diary items and chasing responses
Following up outstanding renewal information with brokers via phone and email
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the Technical teams in Leeds and the wider business
Assisting the team and wider business with ad hoc projects
Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels in order to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives
Provide excellent service to our brokers prioritising renewals and mid-term adjustments and referrals whether emanating from our broker e-trading platform or by email/phone to ensure deadlines are met
Underwrite renewals within the defined underwriting authority
Actively manage and provide an efficient service to brokers to maintain good relationships
Attend underwriting meetings as required throughout the year required to provide insight into developments trends and feedback on market conditions
Manage renewal cases working as appropriate with the broker to secure renewal and upsell/ cross-sell additional covers
Our must haves:
Proven relevant insurance experience and demonstrable technical skills
Background and experience in our classes of business is desirable but not essential
Excellent written spoken communication and numerical skills
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office
Be studying for/or be willing to study for CII qualifications
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 20% 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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