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The Senior Transport & Logistics Underwriter will be responsible for demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry in which we operate. The role involves acting as a referral point for underwriters on more complex risk, giving team support, direction and mentoring colleagues using expertise and experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Help in raising the profile of Markel and the team in Transport and Logistics
- Demonstrate a strategic and structured approach to broker development and communicate the Markel story to brokers and customers in a compelling and credible way that supports the brand
- Create and provide Thought Leadership for the Transport and Logistics Team
- Work with Actuaries, creating strategy for the portfolio
- Collaborate with Markel claims colleagues on broker and customer meetings to maximise business development opportunities, and studying claims trends and losses to further our underwriting approach
- Challenge wordings/clauses, lead in navigating the complexities of drafting & amending wordings/clauses, and raise concerns to the Director of Marine & Energy Liabilities
- Contribute to innovation within the product suite providing expert input into the creation of new products and proactive input into the refinement of existing products or the services relating to the product. Seek to regularly analyse competitors’ products, capabilities and appetite and share within the team
- Proactively develop, own and enhance our customer offering within Transport and Logistics actively engaging with customers to identify their needs and provide solutions to problems, as well as seeking new ways to enhance the customer experience
- Take the lead in developing and managing key broker relationships. Actively lead and manage pipelines for the team
- Influence brokers and advance Markel’s interests through strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Identify new distribution and Delegated/Cover holder opportunities and where appropriate implement them
- Manage renewal book of business in line with appetite and strategy, including combined ratio targets
Key Skills:
- Strong experience of Transport & Logistics Underwriting
- Underwriting Insights and Risk Acceptance
- Portfolio Management
- Underwriting Data Analysis
- Actuarial Concepts
What’s in it for you?
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
- Up to 16% company pension scheme
- Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)
- Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- Other great benefits on offer and countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
We will ensure that individuals are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and interview process as needed.
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Location: London
Job Description:
The Senior Transport & Logistics Underwriter will be responsible for demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry in which we operate. The role involves acting as a referral point for underwriters on more complex risk, giving team support, direction and mentoring colleagues using expertise and experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Help in raising the profile of Markel and the team in Transport and Logistics
- Demonstrate a strategic and structured approach to broker development and communicate the Markel story to brokers and customers in a compelling and credible way that supports the brand
- Create and provide Thought Leadership for the Transport and Logistics Team
- Work with Actuaries, creating strategy for the portfolio
- Collaborate with Markel claims colleagues on broker and customer meetings to maximise business development opportunities, and studying claims trends and losses to further our underwriting approach
- Challenge wordings/clauses, lead in navigating the complexities of drafting & amending wordings/clauses, and raise concerns to the Director of Marine & Energy Liabilities
- Contribute to innovation within the product suite providing expert input into the creation of new products and proactive input into the refinement of existing products or the services relating to the product. Seek to regularly analyse competitors’ products, capabilities and appetite and share within the team
- Proactively develop, own and enhance our customer offering within Transport and Logistics actively engaging with customers to identify their needs and provide solutions to problems, as well as seeking new ways to enhance the customer experience
- Take the lead in developing and managing key broker relationships. Actively lead and manage pipelines for the team
- Influence brokers and advance Markel’s interests through strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Identify new distribution and Delegated/Cover holder opportunities and where appropriate implement them
- Manage renewal book of business in line with appetite and strategy, including combined ratio targets
Key Skills:
- Strong experience of Transport & Logistics Underwriting
- Underwriting Insights and Risk Acceptance
- Portfolio Management
- Underwriting Data Analysis
- Actuarial Concepts
What’s in it for you?
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
- Up to 16% company pension scheme
- Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)
- Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- Other great benefits on offer and countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
We will ensure that individuals are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and interview process as needed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…
Posted: May 21st, 2026