Underwriter - Career Returners Programme

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 specialists across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, India, The Middle East, and North America.

But it's our people and the relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients that make us so unique.

And so, because we understand the value of diverse perspectives and experiences, we're looking for talented professionals who want to reignite their careers as part of our involvement in the insurance cross-company Returners Programme.

About the Programme

• The programme offers a professionally paid placement of 6 months, from May to November 2024

• There will be a strong likelihood of a permanent role at the end of 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

• You will benefit from Career Returners' Coaching Programme throughout your time on the programme

• 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:

Our underwriting teams work with global and regional brokers to deliver specialist insurance solutions for individuals, businesses, and professionals. Team members play a pivotal role in delivering positive customer outcomes, determining policy terms, setting premiums, and creating a balanced and profitable portfolio.

What you'll be doing:

• Review and underwrite renewal and/or new risks using Markel's technical rating model and coverage guidelines

• Manage a book of assigned risks in line with appetite, strategy, and business plans

• Establish and develop positive relationships with new and existing brokers and other distribution partners

• Support the analysis of portfolio data and act upon those findings

• Work collaboratively with others including Markel Claims colleagues and other shared services

Our must haves:

• Have experience in London Market underwriting or broking

• Develop the ability to understand the principles of technical rating engines and monitor portfolio rate adequacy

• Have knowledge of insurance policy wordings and endorsements

• Use analytical skills to enhance Markel's underwriting capabilities (e.g., loss performance and underwriting efficiency)

• Demonstrate a collegiate mentality and ability to work within a team

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and a basic understanding of IT platforms such as email, Word, and Excel

You will be:

• On a career break - for any reason - of at least 18 months (any PTA, school governor work, volunteering or similar is acceptable)

• Eligible to work in the UK and satisfy any regulatory requirements for the role if applicable

• Curious about joining a company that values diverse perspectives and recognises the potential in undiscovered talent

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

Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.

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 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 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.