Overview
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Would you like to develop your career within Underwriting working for a great insurance company? Help us provide an outstanding underwriting service to our brokers across the UK, dealing with Social Welfare, Care, Not For Profit and Charity policies as a Senior Underwriter at Markel.
It’s an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have moved into brand-new innovative offices in Leeds city centre right next to the train station, and we currently have a great new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our highly respected team (3 days in the office / 2 days from home). The role sits within our renewals department handling a variety of Social Welfare and Charity policies. Our risks range from foster care to drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres to schools for children with learning disabilities.
The team is well respected in the industry and we can look at other locations for this role across our Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham offices. The role involves working with other departments to deliver an exceptional service, keeping customers at the heart of all key decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
* You’ll provide an excellent service to our brokers, underwriting renewals including large premium and complex cases within the defined underwriting authority
* Handle referrals emanating from our broker e-trading platform or by email/phone to ensure deadlines are met
* Underwriting renewals within the defined underwriting authority
* Actively handle and provide an efficient service to brokers to maintain good relationships
* Attend underwriting meetings as required throughout the year to provide insight into developments, trends and feedback on market conditions
* Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives
* Handle renewal cases, working with the broker to secure renewals as well as upselling and cross-selling additional covers
* Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the Technical Teams in Leeds and the wider business
* Assist the team and wider business with ad hoc projects
* Develop team members’ technical knowledge through mentoring and exposure to underwriting risks
Our Must Haves
* Demonstrable underwriting experience, ideally in social welfare/care risks, though commercial insurance is acceptable
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Track record in building and developing broker relationships
* Good IT skills including MS Office and familiarity with broker e-trading platforms
* Ability to renew business while maintaining underwriting discipline
* CII qualifications or willingness to study for it; company support for qualifications
Who We Are
Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, providing insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations worldwide. We value diversity and believe in a people-first approach.
What’s In It For You
* A great starting salary plus 25% annual bonus & strong benefits package
* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra leave
* Fantastic pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, season ticket loan and other benefits
* Opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career with company support
Are you ready to play your part?
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Equal Opportunity
Markel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodations in the application process for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call 0161 507 5827 for accommodations.
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