Underwriter, Life Science and Clinical Trials

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London - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Life Science and Clinical Trials Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting business within the remit of the Life Science product line which sits within the International Casualty team in London. This role involves working alongside the Life Science Senior Underwriter to continue to develop Markel Internationals Life Science proposition including extending the distribution of the Clinical Trials platform.

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Who we are:

Business Unit overview:

The Wholesale division is comprised of underwriting teams as well as an award-winning claims team underwriting support delegated underwriting and strategic business development. We have staff around the world with a significant presence in Asia and the US in addition to the London market.

Our teams operate as One Wholesale working together towards our goal to be one of the worlds great speciality insurers. We work collaboratively both within Wholesale and across the wider Markel organisation and because we work as one we are able to create the best solutions possible for our clients and provide exceptional development opportunities for our staff.

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 youll be doing:

  • Work with class Senior Underwriter wider team actuarial and other parts of the business to implement the underwriting strategy and monitor progress and developments
  • Champion continuous improvements and continually work with the team to improve end to end process and data
  • Confidently and positively demonstrate the field of our chosen underwriting approach
  • Positively contribute towards the teams underwriting strategy
  • Attend regular broker and client meetings and travel to represent Markel as required
  • Develop strong relationships with existing and new brokers
  • Apply appropriate underwriting practices including authority and guidelines control
  • Apply appropriate risk management practices including aggregations and guideline controls and any measures required to limit Markels exposure
  • Providing underwriting support to overseas offices and handling of referral approvals
  • Work with the Director of International Casualty and Senior Underwriter on portfolio management

Key Skills:

  • Have a detailed understanding of the life science and clinical trails insurance market
  • Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical ability
  • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have a network of London and international distribution channels
  • Underwriting Insights and Risk Acceptance
  • Portfolio Management
  • Underwriting Data Analysis and Claims Service
  • Actuarial Concepts
  • Wording Comprehension and Improvement knowledge

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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