Senior Underwriter Marine and Energy

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior Marine and Energy Liability Underwriter will be responsible for demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry in which we operate. The role involves acting as a referral point for underwriters on more complex risk. Giving team support direction and mentoring colleagues using expertise and experience.

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Who we are:

Business Unit overview:

The newly created Specialty Division underwrite a portfolio of business in the areas of International Casualty Trade Credit Political Risk Surety Equine and Livestock Marine and Energy Liability AND Transport & Logistics on a world-wide basis. We are leaders across 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 youll be doing:

Help in raising the profile of Markel and the team in Marine and Energy Liability
Demonstrate a strategic and structured approach to broker development communicate the Markel story to brokers and customers in a compelling and credible way that supports the brand
Create and provide Thought Leadership for the Marine and Energy Liability Team
Be able to work with Actuaries and creating strategy for the portfolio
Collaborate with Markel claims colleagues on broker and customer meetings to maximise business development opportunities as well studying claims trends and losses in order to further our Underwriting approach
Challenge wordings/clauses lead in navigating the complexities of drafting & amending wordings/ clauses and raise concerns to Director of Marine and Energy Liability
Contribute to innovation within the product suite providing expert input into the creation of new products and proactive input into the refinement of existing products or the services relating to the product. Seek to regularly analyse competitors products capabilities and appetite and share within the team
Proactively develop own and enhance our customer offering within Marine and Energy Liability actively engaging with customers to identify their needs and provide solutions to problems as well as seeking new ways to enhance the customer experience
Take the lead in developing and managing key broker relationships. Actively lead and manage pipelines for the team.
Influence brokers and advance Markels interests through strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Identify new distribution and Delegated/Cover holder opportunities and where appropriate implement them
Manage renewal book of business in line with appetite and strategy including combined ratio targets

Key Skills:

Strong experience of marine or energy liability underwriting
Underwriting Insights and Risk Acceptance
Portfolio Management
Underwriting Data Analysis
Actuarial Concepts
Claims Service and Data Analysis
Wording Comprehension and Improvement
Excellent relationship management skills

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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC