Senior Schemes Underwriter Medical Malpractice

The opportunity:

Its an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK - the team is actively evolving into a centralised team as part of our 2030 strategy. The expertise within the team ranges across underwriting sales and operations. We have large ambitions in this space but these ambitions come in hand with dedicated focus to make these ambitions a reality.

We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter Medical Malpractice to join the Markel UK team. This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting new business and renewal cases much of which will be associated to delegated portfolios and will be Medical Malpractice business. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. This is a hybrid working role and can be based from any of our UK office across Leeds Manchester Birmingham or London we are very flexible on location for the right candidate!

What youll be doing:

• Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise

• Manage enquiries and negotiate terms with a focus on obtaining and retaining profitable business

• Act as a referral point for both our broker partners and underwriting team members managing upper tier referrals and work to agreed service levels

• Lead on the underwriting input during review and renewal conversations for the accounts providing insight to book performance and making recommendations to plans ahead

• Be responsible for the running of delegated business

• Monitoring pricing and underwriting integrity

• Periodic Cover holder audits and closure of any actions that may arise as part of

• Ensuring quality of existing and incoming business is maintained

• Be a role model to peers by consistently seeking opportunities for growth efficiency and identifying where value can be added across your Scheme portfolio

• Build and manage effective trading relationships with our broker partners ensuring Markel is a preferred market for Schemes business

• Provide and maintain a senior level of underwriting whilst demonstrating detailed knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels

• Be a dedicated contact within the business for queries that may arise in relation to your Scheme portfolios

Our must haves:

• Proven underwriting expertise at least three years experience within medical malpractice is essential

• Demonstrable technical and analytical skills

• Experience of Schemes / delegated business is desirable

• A team spirit and desire to support others technical development

• Track record in building and maintaining effective broker and market relationships

• Excellent communication skills

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.

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Whats in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus generous 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

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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.

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