South/South East
Ready to grow relationships, drive impact and build something special?
Do you have Business Development experience within commercial insurance or the broker market?
Are you energised by building strong broker partnerships and turning opportunity into growth?
If so, this could be the role for you.
At Markel, the work we do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. You’ll join a global community of optimists and problem solvers who push each other to go further—because when we realise our potential, we help others reach theirs.
Come and play your part in something special!
The opportunity
We’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our UK Broker team, covering the South/South East region reporting into the Head of Business Development.
Our UK Broker Channel is the largest and fastest‑growing area of Markel UK. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key broker relationships, shaping account plans, building pipeline and driving sustainable growth across the region.
You’ll work closely with:
- Strategic Partner teams
- New business and existing business underwriters
- Wider Markel business units to bring our sector propositions to life and deliver real value for brokers and their clients
What you’ll be doing
- Owning and delivering account plans for allocated broker relationships
- Building strong, long‑term partnerships through regular development meetings
- Working alongside regional underwriters to secure new business and win terms
- Promoting and presenting Markel’s UK sector propositions with confidence
- Identifying and developing new broker opportunities across the region
- Accurately managing broker activity and insights within the CRM system
- Contributing to regional discussions to support shared goals and growth
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring energy, commercial insight and a genuine passion for relationship‑led growth.
Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience in Business Development within commercial insurance or the broker market
- A consistent track record of developing pipeline and delivering against new business targets
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