Are you seeking a new opportunity within Reinsurance? Join Markel at a time of growth and become an integral part of the Reinsurance team as a Reinsurance Technician What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special The opportunity: Reinsurance and Business Accounting operate within the Global Finance Function. Within this team Markel utilises a controlled and scalable operating platform to minimise aged debt and maximise the ceded reinsurance asset. In doing so, we afford balance sheet certainty, generate cash flow and positively impact the P&L. The team facilitates and oversee Markel's ceded reinsurance programme, post placement. The Business Accounting team is formed of Credit Control and Ledger Management, who are jointly responsible for collecting debt, settling balances, billing and invoicing, technical accounting and reporting. What you'll be doing: Create reinsurance risks in core systems, ensuring policy terms are accurately recorded and maintained Provide support to the senior reinsurance technician in all aspects Take accountability and ownership on the tasks provided, including exploring solutions and ideas to optimise the process Ensure reinsurance premium and related expenses are correctly booked, advised and settled under Contractual Terms Ensure the timely and accurate calculation and issuance of reinsurance recoveries for both paid claims and outstanding reserves, responding to any query within five working days of receipt. Accurately record all reinsurance recoveries in core systems. Work with internal and external parties to expedite receipt of reinsurance funds Support and satisfy all internal and external reporting requirements, in accordance with deadlines Escalate material issues to senior reinsurance technician or manager, and monitor through to resolution Demonstrate an understanding of the reinsurance process and internal controls which are in place to support it, including, but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Support team to ensure all controls are complied with Our must haves: Able to demonstrate knowledge of insurance and reinsurance would be beneficial. Possess a positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn and grow together. Be open and creative. Have a general understanding on digital tools such as Alteryx and Power BI. Experience in using these tools would be beneficial. Exhibit strong Excel skills and be a proficient user of MS Office. Be delivery oriented, motivated to succeed and energised to intentionally drive their own personal development. A capacity to learn is imperative and initiative is highly valued. Completing accountancy or insurance qualifications is encouraged. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven examples of delivery. Possess strong numerical and data analytical skills, with demonstrable examples of how these have been effectively utilised. 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. We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus 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? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. 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. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer which means we will you'll have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to 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 let us know. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.