Assistant Underwriter - Construction

Come and progress your career working with our London office here at Markel as an Assistant Underwriter - Construction!

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 realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

We are seeking a highly motivated insurance professional to join our Construction team sitting within Marine & Energy in London. The Construction team writes a diverse portfolio on a worldwide basis, with particular focus on North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Products are tailored to meet the requirements of clients ranging from smaller local companies to global operations. The underwriting team is supported by an experienced, in-house claims team. This role sits within the Construction Division, with a focus on supporting and developing its role within Wholesale.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

Who we are:

We are keen to grow and diversify perspectives within our Construction team, and this role would be ideal for someone looking to move into or grow their experience in the Construction market. Full

support will be provided to ensure a successful transition into the role. As you build experience, you will become increasingly involved in underwriting activities, supporting the assessment of risks and facilities and contributing to the development of a growing portfolio.

The Construction team forms part of the Marine & Energy business and writes construction risks on a global basis. The team supports a wide range of insurers, from local contractors to multinational organisations, delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs. Markel is a people-powered business that values relationships, collaboration and long-term career development. 
 
Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with operations in insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investments across more than 20 countries. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Receive new business and renewal submissions from brokers and underwriters and process them through Markel’s 1WF framework 

• Support underwriters in the renewal of policies, including claims analysis, pre-bind CAT reporting and pricing analysis 

• Develop a strong understanding of the Construction insurance product 

• Run Power BI reports and provide underwriting data and insights as required 

• Build strong relationships across Marine & Energy and wider teams including UST, Xceedance, Compliance, CAT, IPA and Claims 

• Champion continuous improvement across end-to-end processes and data quality 

• Attend broker and client meetings as required 

• Apply effective risk management practices including aggregation monitoring and guideline controls 

Key Skills: 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Ability to take initiative

• Strong analytical skills 

• Positive and proactive mindset 

• Collaborative team player who enjoys a flexible and fast-paced environment 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Enthusiastic about learning and developing new skills 

• An interest in Construction and Engineering 

Are you ready to play your part?

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, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You’ll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re 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.

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 rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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