Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as a Broker Advisor • Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm • Great starting salary + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our NMUK Direct division launches our brand-new Broker sales team. Due to this growth we have an exciting, brand-new opportunity for an Insurance Broker to join us based in our Manchester office.The Caunce O'Hara broking team provides specialist insurance services to contractors, consultants, freelancers, and self-employed professionals through the Caunce O'Hara and OLLO brands. We offer a comprehensive range of insurance coverage, including professional indemnity, public liability, employers' liability, directors and officers liability, property, occupational personal accident, legal representation and employment cover, and cyber insurance. Customers can obtain quotes and purchase coverage directly through our websites or receive assistance from our team of insurance experts over the telephone. We have ambitious plans for growth to expand our presence within our target sectors. This role presents an exciting opportunity for the someone who is looking to advance their career in insurance. What you'll be doing: Contacting customers who have received quotes but haven't made a purchase, following up on online quote referrals, reconnecting with former customers, and renewing policies with the aim of generating new business. Providing insurance options from various providers. Handling incoming calls from both new and existing clients. Promoting additional products from different insurers. Quoting, binding, renewing, and processing policy payments. Addressing customer inquiries through phone, live chat, and email. Pursuing outstanding renewals. Managing online quote referrals and completing underwriting questions required by insurers. Handling mid-term adjustments and sending renewal invitations. Performing administrative duties to satisfy customer needs. Coordinating with different insurance companies to secure policies for clients. Our must haves: Experience in insurance or financial services. Proven ability to meet sales or retention targets within a telephony environment. Exceptional sales skills and an aptitude for identifying cross-sell opportunities. A customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to effectively assimilate information, enabling accurate recall of benefits and add-ons offered by various insurers. Strong communication skills. Excellent numeracy and literacy capabilities. Understanding of conduct risk and non-advised status. Drive and enthusiasm to meet deadlines. Proficiency in liaising with external stakeholders effectively. 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 generous monthly 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as a Broker Advisor • Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm • Great starting salary + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our NMUK Direct division launches our brand-new Broker sales team. Due to this growth we have an exciting, brand-new opportunity for an Insurance Broker to join us based in our Manchester office.The Caunce O'Hara broking team provides specialist insurance services to contractors, consultants, freelancers, and self-employed professionals through the Caunce O'Hara and OLLO brands. We offer a comprehensive range of insurance coverage, including professional indemnity, public liability, employers' liability, directors and officers liability, property, occupational personal accident, legal representation and employment cover, and cyber insurance. Customers can obtain quotes and purchase coverage directly through our websites or receive assistance from our team of insurance experts over the telephone. We have ambitious plans for growth to expand our presence within our target sectors. This role presents an exciting opportunity for the someone who is looking to advance their career in insurance. What you'll be doing: Contacting customers who have received quotes but haven't made a purchase, following up on online quote referrals, reconnecting with former customers, and renewing policies with the aim of generating new business. Providing insurance options from various providers. Handling incoming calls from both new and existing clients. Promoting additional products from different insurers. Quoting, binding, renewing, and processing policy payments. Addressing customer inquiries through phone, live chat, and email. Pursuing outstanding renewals. Managing online quote referrals and completing underwriting questions required by insurers. Handling mid-term adjustments and sending renewal invitations. Performing administrative duties to satisfy customer needs. Coordinating with different insurance companies to secure policies for clients. Our must haves: Experience in insurance or financial services. Proven ability to meet sales or retention targets within a telephony environment. Exceptional sales skills and an aptitude for identifying cross-sell opportunities. A customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to effectively assimilate information, enabling accurate recall of benefits and add-ons offered by various insurers. Strong communication skills. Excellent numeracy and literacy capabilities. Understanding of conduct risk and non-advised status. Drive and enthusiasm to meet deadlines. Proficiency in liaising with external stakeholders effectively. 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 generous monthly 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Schemes Deal Manager Join us and play your part in something special! About the team: We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business units. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. As part of growth ambitions, we have setup a dedicated Schemes function which shall be responsible for the ownership of all Scheme business managed within the NMUK Broker Channel through a Broker partners in the UK. Schemes is defined as any business where we provide a delegated underwriting authority to our partners. The Schemes team operates cross-class across all Markel products (PI, Care, Tech, Life Science, Construction and BTE Legal Expenses) along with considering new product areas.The Schemes team works closely alongside our Broker Development team, where we are structured to support our Major Trading Partners, Key Accounts, Development Brokers and Connect Brokers. The Schemes team are the centre of excellence to support our Broker Development team in managing existing Schemes along with quoting and onboarding new Scheme opportunities.The Schemes Deal Manager role reports into the Head of Schemes Development. The Schemes team is the centre of excellence for the management, oversight, review and onboarding of all Schemes business for the Broker channel. Working closely with internal stakeholders such as Broker Development and the Underwriters is essential to delivering the right outcomes to support growing our Schemes business.The core focus of the role is for the oversight of all existing delegated deals, including reporting with trend analysis, performance reviews, internal stakeholder management and implementation of new deals. Work with the Head of Schemes Development to support delivery of retention and new business plans, executing the strategy for both.The Schemes Deal Manager will own the distribution plan for Schemes, developing a structure and operating pattern for ongoing broker views in conjunction with the Business Development team. Ensures Schemes Account Managers provide performance data to Account Directors and support existing broker reviews and QBRs. What we ask of you: Develop a structure to provide oversight for all existing delegated deals and a framework for delivering analysis and performance reviews to partner brokers and MGAs. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support with the ongoing oversight of the Scheme business you manage and to respond to queries and requests. Take ownership of new delegated opportunities, supporting the Business Development team to successfully secure and onboard new delegated facilities Build strong relationships with external Broker stakeholders and the teams which manage the Scheme business we hold with them, acting as the key point of contact into NMUK. Work with the Head of Schemes Development to support the delivery of the Schemes team growth plan, providing a summary of results and actions required to support the retention strategy of existing Schemes business Develop an understanding of the broader NMUK proposition including Legal and Tax services to support the delivery of value-added services to existing Scheme business. Demonstrate a high level of sales professionalism and discipline through timely and accurate activity reporting, maintenance of CRM and documentation of meetings What you will bring to the role: Have previous experience within the General Insurance industry and specifically working with delegated authority business in the UK Broker and MGA market Demonstrable experience and success in roles securing and retaining delegated authority and portfolio business Demonstratable experience showing the strategic oversight necessary to manage a number of large and complex accounts Understanding of project management techniques and stakeholder management of both internal and external stakeholders Show a high level of competence in the use of performance data to highlight trends and insight in Scheme business performance to support review meetings with Broker partners Be able to articulate performance reviews to internal and external stakeholders by confidently discussing data, trends and insights to effectively manage Scheme performance outcomes We are looking for challenging, self-starting, and success oriented individuals who bring expertise, initiative and a desire to build a market leading business To be a creditable and engaging representative of Markel, in order to cultivate Long term relationships within the industry Who we are: 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. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Schemes Deal Manager Join us and play your part in something special! About the team: We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business units. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. As part of growth ambitions, we have setup a dedicated Schemes function which shall be responsible for the ownership of all Scheme business managed within the NMUK Broker Channel through a Broker partners in the UK. Schemes is defined as any business where we provide a delegated underwriting authority to our partners. The Schemes team operates cross-class across all Markel products (PI, Care, Tech, Life Science, Construction and BTE Legal Expenses) along with considering new product areas.The Schemes team works closely alongside our Broker Development team, where we are structured to support our Major Trading Partners, Key Accounts, Development Brokers and Connect Brokers. The Schemes team are the centre of excellence to support our Broker Development team in managing existing Schemes along with quoting and onboarding new Scheme opportunities.The Schemes Deal Manager role reports into the Head of Schemes Development. The Schemes team is the centre of excellence for the management, oversight, review and onboarding of all Schemes business for the Broker channel. Working closely with internal stakeholders such as Broker Development and the Underwriters is essential to delivering the right outcomes to support growing our Schemes business.The core focus of the role is for the oversight of all existing delegated deals, including reporting with trend analysis, performance reviews, internal stakeholder management and implementation of new deals. Work with the Head of Schemes Development to support delivery of retention and new business plans, executing the strategy for both.The Schemes Deal Manager will own the distribution plan for Schemes, developing a structure and operating pattern for ongoing broker views in conjunction with the Business Development team. Ensures Schemes Account Managers provide performance data to Account Directors and support existing broker reviews and QBRs. What we ask of you: Develop a structure to provide oversight for all existing delegated deals and a framework for delivering analysis and performance reviews to partner brokers and MGAs. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support with the ongoing oversight of the Scheme business you manage and to respond to queries and requests. Take ownership of new delegated opportunities, supporting the Business Development team to successfully secure and onboard new delegated facilities Build strong relationships with external Broker stakeholders and the teams which manage the Scheme business we hold with them, acting as the key point of contact into NMUK. Work with the Head of Schemes Development to support the delivery of the Schemes team growth plan, providing a summary of results and actions required to support the retention strategy of existing Schemes business Develop an understanding of the broader NMUK proposition including Legal and Tax services to support the delivery of value-added services to existing Scheme business. Demonstrate a high level of sales professionalism and discipline through timely and accurate activity reporting, maintenance of CRM and documentation of meetings What you will bring to the role: Have previous experience within the General Insurance industry and specifically working with delegated authority business in the UK Broker and MGA market Demonstrable experience and success in roles securing and retaining delegated authority and portfolio business Demonstratable experience showing the strategic oversight necessary to manage a number of large and complex accounts Understanding of project management techniques and stakeholder management of both internal and external stakeholders Show a high level of competence in the use of performance data to highlight trends and insight in Scheme business performance to support review meetings with Broker partners Be able to articulate performance reviews to internal and external stakeholders by confidently discussing data, trends and insights to effectively manage Scheme performance outcomes We are looking for challenging, self-starting, and success oriented individuals who bring expertise, initiative and a desire to build a market leading business To be a creditable and engaging representative of Markel, in order to cultivate Long term relationships within the industry Who we are: 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. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as an Insurance Sales Advisor - Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm - £28,000 + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated and driven Insurance Sales Advisor who would like to progress their sales career with us. We offer great working hours - no late evenings or weekend working and a fantastic office location in the city centre. Working as part of an encouraging and lively team environment where we offer lots of rewards and benefits for your hard work and achievements.The role will be taking care of some inbound as well as making outbound telephone calls to insurance customers including those that have received an insurance quotes but not yet purchased specialist insurance products, handling online quote referrals as well as re-engaging with lapsed customers from previous years and renewal chasers aiming to convert quotes into business. There is no cold calling involved in the role, all leads are warm and pre-generated ! Markel are a global insurance business where we can offer you plenty of career progression opportunities across other area's such as claims, underwriting and business development. If you're looking to develop your insurance career then this may be the role for you What you'll be doing: Making outbound calls to customers - handling quotes, renewals, referrals and contacting lapsed customers with a view to converting these into business Handling inbound calls from new and existing customers Cross selling complementary insurance products Quoting, binding, renewing and taking payment for policies Answering customer questions over the telephone, live chat and email & following-up outstanding renewals Processing online quote referrals as within underwriting authority (new business and renewals) Handling mid-term adjustments and issuing renewal invitations and other administrative tasks Our must haves: You'll have some previous experience working within a sales, customer service, telesales or telemarketing environment - either face to face or via telephone Experience of working to sales or retention targets would be ideal Strong objection handling and negotiating skills as well as the ability to identify and cross sell other suitable products to warm customers A confident communicator and have a great customer focused approach A drive and enthusiasm for achieving your targets - you will be able to earn monthly commission on achieving team and individual targets along with regular great cash and prize incentives 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 of £28,000 plus monthly bonus, incentive rewards & 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!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 an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us on to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as an Insurance Sales Advisor - Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm - £28,000 + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated and driven Insurance Sales Advisor who would like to progress their sales career with us. We offer great working hours - no late evenings or weekend working and a fantastic office location in the city centre. Working as part of an encouraging and lively team environment where we offer lots of rewards and benefits for your hard work and achievements.The role will be taking care of some inbound as well as making outbound telephone calls to insurance customers including those that have received an insurance quotes but not yet purchased specialist insurance products, handling online quote referrals as well as re-engaging with lapsed customers from previous years and renewal chasers aiming to convert quotes into business. There is no cold calling involved in the role, all leads are warm and pre-generated ! Markel are a global insurance business where we can offer you plenty of career progression opportunities across other area's such as claims, underwriting and business development. If you're looking to develop your insurance career then this may be the role for you What you'll be doing: Making outbound calls to customers - handling quotes, renewals, referrals and contacting lapsed customers with a view to converting these into business Handling inbound calls from new and existing customers Cross selling complementary insurance products Quoting, binding, renewing and taking payment for policies Answering customer questions over the telephone, live chat and email & following-up outstanding renewals Processing online quote referrals as within underwriting authority (new business and renewals) Handling mid-term adjustments and issuing renewal invitations and other administrative tasks Our must haves: You'll have some previous experience working within a sales, customer service, telesales or telemarketing environment - either face to face or via telephone Experience of working to sales or retention targets would be ideal Strong objection handling and negotiating skills as well as the ability to identify and cross sell other suitable products to warm customers A confident communicator and have a great customer focused approach A drive and enthusiasm for achieving your targets - you will be able to earn monthly commission on achieving team and individual targets along with regular great cash and prize incentives 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 of £28,000 plus monthly bonus, incentive rewards & 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!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 an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us on to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
A global insurance leader is looking for a Senior Underwriter to manage a portfolio of latent defects insurance. The role includes overseeing performance, guiding brokers, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in underwriting construction risks and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and is based in the UK, with competitive salary and benefits.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A global insurance leader is looking for a Senior Underwriter to manage a portfolio of latent defects insurance. The role includes overseeing performance, guiding brokers, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in underwriting construction risks and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and is based in the UK, with competitive salary and benefits.
Come and progress your career in our Schemes Underwriting team here at Markel UK Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter - Latent Defects to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Croydon.It's an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK, being a key 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.This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, underwriting, and management of a diverse portfolio of latent defects insurance policies, providing expert guidance both internally and externally on matters relating to construction defects risk. You will combine deep technical knowledge of construction practices and insurance with strategic foresight, commercial understanding, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for clients and partners. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. What you'll be doing: Lead the underwriting approach for latent defects insurance in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects Act as a referral point for our broker partners, and work to agreed service levels on the accounts Oversee the performance of the latent defect's portfolio, ensuring ongoing profitability and growth. Monitor claims trends, market shifts, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing strategies Build and nurture productive relationships with brokers and cover holders, representing the business as a subject matter expert in all matters related to latent defects insurance Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to refine and develop latent defects products and wordings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the UK market Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing risk survey reports Ensure all underwriting and reporting activities adhere fully to governance standards, FCA requirements, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the UK construction sector, latent defects insurance market, and competitor activity Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team, and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise Provide coaching and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters and contribute to the team's collaborative learning environment Our must haves: Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underwriting construction risks, with a particular focus on latent defects, structural warranty, or similar products within the UK insurance market Track record of managing a profitable portfolio and building lasting relationships with brokers and clients Experience of participating in or leading product development, including policy wording and pricing strategies Deep understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and typical causes of latent defects In-depth knowledge of UK latent defects insurance, legislation, and claims trends. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation, including the interpretation of technical reports and site surveys Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team mate who values diversity of thought and actively contributes to a positive, high-performing culture High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service 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 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Come and progress your career in our Schemes Underwriting team here at Markel UK Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter - Latent Defects to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Croydon.It's an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK, being a key 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.This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, underwriting, and management of a diverse portfolio of latent defects insurance policies, providing expert guidance both internally and externally on matters relating to construction defects risk. You will combine deep technical knowledge of construction practices and insurance with strategic foresight, commercial understanding, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for clients and partners. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. What you'll be doing: Lead the underwriting approach for latent defects insurance in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects Act as a referral point for our broker partners, and work to agreed service levels on the accounts Oversee the performance of the latent defect's portfolio, ensuring ongoing profitability and growth. Monitor claims trends, market shifts, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing strategies Build and nurture productive relationships with brokers and cover holders, representing the business as a subject matter expert in all matters related to latent defects insurance Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to refine and develop latent defects products and wordings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the UK market Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing risk survey reports Ensure all underwriting and reporting activities adhere fully to governance standards, FCA requirements, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the UK construction sector, latent defects insurance market, and competitor activity Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team, and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise Provide coaching and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters and contribute to the team's collaborative learning environment Our must haves: Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underwriting construction risks, with a particular focus on latent defects, structural warranty, or similar products within the UK insurance market Track record of managing a profitable portfolio and building lasting relationships with brokers and clients Experience of participating in or leading product development, including policy wording and pricing strategies Deep understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and typical causes of latent defects In-depth knowledge of UK latent defects insurance, legislation, and claims trends. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation, including the interpretation of technical reports and site surveys Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team mate who values diversity of thought and actively contributes to a positive, high-performing culture High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service 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 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Underwriter - Professional & Management Risks page is loaded Underwriter - Professional & Management Riskslocations: Manchester UK - 82 King St: Leeds - UK: Birmingham - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RJoin us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for an Underwriter - PMR/Financial Lines to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.It's an exciting time to join Markel, and we are investing in Financial Lines Underwriters to join the Markel team. The role of the Underwriter is to support growth of our Financial Lines portfolio and to work with our Underwriting and Distribution teams to further enhance our growth plans.We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business area's. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. In order to focus on delivering exceptional support and ensure delivery on our growth ambitions, we segment the UK broker population in to three categories ; strategic, key and development and Connect. The Underwriter is required to build and maintain strong broker relationships, and provide excellent service to brokers. They will be required to underwrite complex Professional and Management risks including Technology. What you'll be doing: Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels, including the Markel process and procedure guides in order to achieve profitability objectives Underwrite complex new business within the defined underwriting authority working towards agreed financial targets Actively manage and provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain good relationships and to achieve best outcome and win business Director to demonstrate our capabilities to ensure Markel is a preferred provider of insurance for PMR Maintain broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up to date and accurate. Work with team to identify and secure prospects and opportunities from your broker panel recording on the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Promote a coaching and mentoring culture which provides both challenge and support to each team member in the pursuit of a consistent and high quality underwriting service and approach Developing pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business Our must haves: Proven relevant underwriting experience in an underwriting role and demonstrable technical skills Professional Indemnity underwriting experience is essential for this role! Track record in building and developing broker relationships, achieving targets Have excellent communication skills Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint & CRM and show willingness to learn our systems Proven ability to win business whilst maintaining underwriting field 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 generous quarterly 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Underwriter - Professional & Management Risks page is loaded Underwriter - Professional & Management Riskslocations: Manchester UK - 82 King St: Leeds - UK: Birmingham - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RJoin us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for an Underwriter - PMR/Financial Lines to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.It's an exciting time to join Markel, and we are investing in Financial Lines Underwriters to join the Markel team. The role of the Underwriter is to support growth of our Financial Lines portfolio and to work with our Underwriting and Distribution teams to further enhance our growth plans.We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business area's. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. In order to focus on delivering exceptional support and ensure delivery on our growth ambitions, we segment the UK broker population in to three categories ; strategic, key and development and Connect. The Underwriter is required to build and maintain strong broker relationships, and provide excellent service to brokers. They will be required to underwrite complex Professional and Management risks including Technology. What you'll be doing: Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels, including the Markel process and procedure guides in order to achieve profitability objectives Underwrite complex new business within the defined underwriting authority working towards agreed financial targets Actively manage and provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain good relationships and to achieve best outcome and win business Director to demonstrate our capabilities to ensure Markel is a preferred provider of insurance for PMR Maintain broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up to date and accurate. Work with team to identify and secure prospects and opportunities from your broker panel recording on the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Promote a coaching and mentoring culture which provides both challenge and support to each team member in the pursuit of a consistent and high quality underwriting service and approach Developing pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business Our must haves: Proven relevant underwriting experience in an underwriting role and demonstrable technical skills Professional Indemnity underwriting experience is essential for this role! Track record in building and developing broker relationships, achieving targets Have excellent communication skills Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint & CRM and show willingness to learn our systems Proven ability to win business whilst maintaining underwriting field 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 generous quarterly 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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 here at Markel Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have just 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 interesting 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, having built a strong reputation, of which we take great pride. We can look at other locations for this role across our Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham offices. Working alongside other departments within the business you'll build relationships both internally and externally and deliver an exceptional service, keeping customers at the heart of all key decisions ensuring they receive the best outcome. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong commercial underwriting experience who wants to work in a forward thinking, global business with a real people first approach. 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 referrals whether 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 where you'll provide insight into developments, trends and feedback on market conditions Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels in order to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives You'll handle renewal cases, working with the broker to secure renewals as well as upselling and cross-selling additional covers You'll build and maintain excellent working relationships with the Technical Teams in Leeds and the wider business Assisting the team and wider business w ith ad hoc projects Handle renewal cases working as appropriate with the broker to secure renewal and upsell/ cross-sell additional covers Develop team members' technical knowledge through mentoring, day to day underwriting referrals and exposure to underwriting risks Our must haves: You'll have demonstrable underwriting experience, ideally in social welfare/care risks, although commercial insurance will be fine You'll have excellent written and spoken communication skills A high level of accuracy and attention to detail A track record in building and developing broker relationships Good IT skills including MS Office and ideally systems including the broker e-trading platform Shown ability to renew business whilst maintaining underwriting discipline CII qualifications or be studying for/or be willing to study for - you will be supported and fully funded in the study for this qualification by the company 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 25% 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
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 here at Markel Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have just 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 interesting 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, having built a strong reputation, of which we take great pride. We can look at other locations for this role across our Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham offices. Working alongside other departments within the business you'll build relationships both internally and externally and deliver an exceptional service, keeping customers at the heart of all key decisions ensuring they receive the best outcome. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong commercial underwriting experience who wants to work in a forward thinking, global business with a real people first approach. 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 referrals whether 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 where you'll provide insight into developments, trends and feedback on market conditions Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels in order to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives You'll handle renewal cases, working with the broker to secure renewals as well as upselling and cross-selling additional covers You'll build and maintain excellent working relationships with the Technical Teams in Leeds and the wider business Assisting the team and wider business w ith ad hoc projects Handle renewal cases working as appropriate with the broker to secure renewal and upsell/ cross-sell additional covers Develop team members' technical knowledge through mentoring, day to day underwriting referrals and exposure to underwriting risks Our must haves: You'll have demonstrable underwriting experience, ideally in social welfare/care risks, although commercial insurance will be fine You'll have excellent written and spoken communication skills A high level of accuracy and attention to detail A track record in building and developing broker relationships Good IT skills including MS Office and ideally systems including the broker e-trading platform Shown ability to renew business whilst maintaining underwriting discipline CII qualifications or be studying for/or be willing to study for - you will be supported and fully funded in the study for this qualification by the company 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 25% 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!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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.