Career Returner Broker Executive

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: UK: London

Opportunity: 6-month returnship Broker Development Executive

Start date: 11 May 2026

Apply by: 2 March 2026

Looking to ignite your career comeback in a global organisation with an unparalleled culture If so we want to hear from you.

Markel is a global specialty insurance provider with a truly people-first approach. We have the tools knowledge and experience to offer our clients unique solutions across a wide variety of risks. We have our own trusted Lloyds syndicate but can also underwrite risks through our other Markel companies depending on where our clients are in the world. We have specialists across the UK Europe Asia Australia Indonesia The Middle East and North America.

But its our people and the relationships they develop with colleagues brokers and clients that makes us so unique.

And so because we understand the value of diverse perspectives and experiences were looking for talented professionals who want to reignite their careers as part of our involvement in the Insurance Cross-Company Returner Programme 2026 Career Returners.

About the Programme

The programme offers a professionally paid placement of 6 months from May to November 2026
There will be a strong likelihood of a permanent role at the end of the fixed term contract.
You will benefit from Career Returners Coaching Programme throughout your time on the programme.
To support your transition back into the workplace you will receive an internal mentor and a buddy for your day-to-day questions.
As part of the cross-company programme you will have a ready-made peer support group of other returners re-entering the insurance sector.
We are willing to accept flexible working requests.

The opportunity

As a Broker Development Executive you will play a key role in supporting the team leaders in developing strategic relationships that drive growth for the business. Youll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across the company and build strong connections internally and externally.

Duties and responsibilities:

Explore opportunities for growth including:

Expanding into new geographies markets and business classes.
Identifying new distribution channels.
Through your research and relationship developments suggest ways to strengthen our profile with brokers.
Provide essential support to senior leaders by organising meetings preparing key management information and maintaining important files.
Begin building your own network within our strategic relationships (Major Trading Partners - our brokers) developing strong working relationships across divisions.
Support account management activities such as diary management invoice processing action tracking and meeting preparation.
Liaise with brokers and internal teams to facilitate strategy meetings share updates and identify opportunities.
Act as a central contact point for broker enquiries and help them navigate our organisation.
Prepare materials for governance meetings regulatory reports and internal updates.
Contribute to projects and initiatives such as ESG digital transformation and events.
Assist in organising hospitality and networking events.

You will have:

Previous experience of account management or other relationship-building responsibilities.
A willingness to re-ignite your communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to take clear notes and manage information effectively.
Competent IT skills and willingness to learn new systems (refresher courses on IT systems will be given in your first week if needed)
A desire to re-build confidence to contribute to strategic discussions and broker engagement.
Energy enthusiasm and a positive growth mindset
Insurance industry experience beneficial but not essential

You must be:

On a career break for any reason - of at least 18 months (any PTA school governor work volunteering or similar is acceptable).
Available to start the programme on May 11th 2026.
Eligible to work in the UK and satisfy any regulatory requirements for the role if applicable.

Whats in it for you

25 days holiday (prorated for the FTC)
Private medical cover for you and your family
Private dental insurance
Worldwide travel insurance
Pension scheme
Vitality wellbeing benefits
My Family Care for emergency childcare and eldercare
High street discounts and reduced gym memberships

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer which means we want to ensure that you have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and can perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please email .

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Location: UK: LondonOpportunity: 6-month returnship Broker Development ExecutiveStart date: 11 May 2026Apply by: 2 March 2026Looking to ignite your career comeback in a global organisation with an unparalleled culture If so we want to hear from you.Markel is a global specialty insurance provider wi...