Senior Underwriter

The Senior Transport & Logistics Underwriter will demonstrate a deep understanding of the industry, acting as a referral point for underwriters on complex risks. The role includes supporting and mentoring colleagues, providing direction and sharing expertise.

What you’ll be doing

• Help raise the profile of Markel and the team in Transport and Logistics
• Develop and communicate a strategic approach to broker development, presenting the Markel story in a compelling and credible way
• Create and provide thought leadership for the Transport and Logistics Team
• Collaborate with Actuaries to develop portfolio strategy
• Work with claims colleagues on broker and customer meetings to maximise business development opportunities and analyse claims trends and losses to influence underwriting approach
• Challenge wordings and clauses, navigate drafting complexities and raise concerns to senior management
• Contribute to innovation within the product suite, providing expert input on new and existing products and related services
• Develop, own and enhance the customer offering, engaging with customers to identify needs and provide solutions
• Lead development and management of key broker relationships and 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 implement them when appropriate
• 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
• Claims service and data analysis
• Wording comprehension and improvement
• Excellent relationship management skills

What’s in it for you

• Competitive starting salary plus annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Up to 16% company pension scheme
• Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, and emergency care benefit for children, pets, and dependants
• Income protection and life assurance
• Electric car scheme and travel insurance
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell extra leave
• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career

Accommodations and Diversity Statement

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support participation in the application or interview process and essential job functions. If you require adjustments or assistance, please contact us.

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