Executive Underwriter Excess Casualty

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This roles primary responsibility is to underwrite analyze and evaluate global excess casualty submissions using underwriting experience and make underwriting decisions in line with underwriting guidelines and authority. The book is made up of mainly US domiciled Fortune 1000 type clients operating in a wide range of industrial sectors such as Chemicals Life Sciences Rail Logistics Healthcare Retail Energy Mining Automotive and General Manufacturing.

Were all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further

Who we are:

Join an established and highly experienced underwriting team with a mature book of business and a history of over 30 years of success on the London and Dublin Excess Casualty platform. This role offers an outstanding opportunity for a driven underwriter to grow professionally contribute to a dynamic portfolio and play a key role in shaping its future within the London market.

Were looking for someone whos eager to learn ready to make an impact and excited to be part of a team with bold plans for expansion and development.

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:

Attend underwriting meetings with brokers prospective and existing clients.
Grow expand and develop the existing portfolio of business
Negotiate acceptable premiums terms and conditions.
Analysis of coverage and contract language based on industry accepted policy forms.
Ensure the timely and correct issuance of policy documentation
Develop and mentor other underwriters on the team where applicable
Enhance cross-sell opportunities through the promotion of the Companys products and services.
Assist in the development and implementation of new products where applicable.
Observe high standards of conduct and take all reasonable steps both individually and collectively to avoid causing harm to the standing and reputation of the Markel Group.
Outline individual performance objectives and evaluate overall performance on an annual basis.

Key Skills:

Previous casualty underwriting experience required across various industry risk classes.
Experience of industry accepted policy forms including Claims Made Occurrence and Occurrence Reported (Bermuda) forms
Experience with budgetary accountability and compiling reports for Management

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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