The opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Strategies & Business Development (DS&BD) Analyst to join the Markel team in our London office. Markel Corporate Management sets the strategy and direction for Markel and manages performance against the organisation’s objectives. The team provides a full research and development function, providing the key information in strategy considerations. The role will be responsible for helping the DS&BD team to develop key relationships in order to identify potential opportunities for Markel. This in turn informs growth strategy and as directed will plan and implement delegated central initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with senior executives across the whole of the business both internally and externally.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide vital support to the DS&BD team in organising meetings, providing key Management Information data and maintenance of key files
Begin to develop your own contacts within our existing eight formal Strategic relationships, also known as Major Trading Partners, who are our major distribution source ie our brokers. Develop strong working relationships across all Underwriting divisions with the corresponding broking teams
Contribute to working on Markel corporate strategy in raising our profile with each broker across, potentially, new geographies, new business classes, new markets, new distribution channels
Begin to build strong communication channels with internal and external partners and brokers
Account management, diary management, manage invoices/payments, prepare meeting materials
Facilitate broker/underwriter strategy meetings
Facilitate introductions as required/appropriate
Ensure brokers are kept updated with developments at Markel e.g. products, people, strategy, initiatives
Liaise with Carrier Management teams regularly on Account Management style activities
Review meeting agendas/minutes
Manage internal partner relationships and build and maintain close working relationship with key partners
Help to prepare meeting materials e.g. financial data
Work with brokers to agree agenda and meeting materials
Produce detailed notes to provide accurate reflection of discussion
Work on projects as required with varying level of involvement in these as/when they arise
Arrange and help host hospitality events e.g. Goodwood, Lloyd’s 7s, training/seminars, meals, etc
Our must haves:
An initial basic level of knowledge of the insurance market and latest developments
Competent IT skills and digital literacy including an interest in AI
Competent note taking ability
Good communication and negotiation skills
Good listening skills
Attention to detail
Solution orientated
growth mindset, curious and keen to learn
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
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 via email at rec@markel.com or call us on +44 (0) 2079536504 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes alternative formats of any documents or information, on how to apply offline, or for further information on the interview process.
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