Cyber Development Underwriter
Cyber Development Underwriter
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Job Description
Based in Manchester this role sits within our dedicated Cyber team and focuses on broker engagement pipeline development and trading performance. Youll act as a key point of contact for brokers while promoting our new digital e-trade capabilities and helping position Markel as a market leader in the UK SME Cyber space.
Who we are:
At Markel were all about peoplesupporting empowering and protecting what matters most. We believe insurance is more than a policy; its a promise. As part of the Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with operations in over 20 countries were building a truly people-first performance-led business for the long term.
Business Unit Overview:
This role is based within our National Markets UK (NMUK) Broker Channelthe largest and fastest-growing part of our UK business. With the SME Cyber market presenting a 300M GWP opportunity growing at 15% annually weve launched a dedicated Cyber centre of excellence in Manchester. This team supports our ambitious goal of growing our Cyber book from under 1M to 35M GWP by 2030.
Youre a driven underwriter with strong commercial instincts and the ability to build meaningful broker relationships. Youre technically strong in cyber underwriting and enjoy both face-to-face engagement and strategic account development. You want to work somewhere you can help shape the future and make a real impact.
This is your chance to be part of a high-profile strategic build. Youll be joining a growing well-supported team at the heart of one of the UKs most exciting insurance growth areas. If youre motivated by development broker engagement and technical underwriting this is the role for you!
At Markel we combine global scale with a personal people-first culture. Were backing our Cyber growth strategy with both digital innovation and deep underwriting expertiseoffering our teams real autonomy and our brokers a market-leading service.
What youll be doing:
Underwrite complex SME cyber risks within your authority maintaining strong underwriting discipline
Manage and grow a panel of brokers acting as a visible and trusted partner
Support pipeline development broker planning and income delivery
Provide input into team reporting and performance updates
Maintain accurate broker data in the CRM and drive data-led engagement
Coach and support junior team members through mentoring and referrals
Promote cyber insurance awareness through broker training and events
Work closely with internal partners to deliver quality outcomes for brokers and customers
Key Skills:
Proven experience in cyber underwriting and technical risk analysis is essential
Strong broker relationship management skills
Commercial attitude with the ability to win business
Excellent communication skills
IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Motivated collaborative team player
Whats in it for you
A competitive starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
Up to 16% company pension contribution
Private medical and dental cover Menopause plan emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)
Income protection and life assurance electric car scheme travel insurance and more
25 days holiday bank holidays (with option to buy/sell)
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 realise their potential and seize new opportunities. Join us and play your part in something special.
Apply now:
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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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time