Job description
Meet Markel:
Welcome to Markel wherewe takegreat pridein what we do. To us, insuranceisn’tjust a policy -it’sa vital promise that gives people and businesses the confidence to move forward,each and everyday. Here,you’llfind exceptional people, without the ego. Peoplewho’llbring out your best, and support you at every step, becauseit’swho we are and the secret to our success.
We are a leading global speciality insurer with a truly people first-approach. With over 5,000 employees across the globe, finding creative solutions for complex risks is our passion. And our broad array of tools and knowledge allows us to create tailored coverage solutions for even the most complex needs.
Our international business is made up of two core divisions: London Market/Wholesale and National Markets/UK, through these we offer innovative products and services. Our international business is located throughout UK, Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific.
We pride ourselves on having accessible leadership, an inclusive culture and a focus on empowerment- we call this The Markel Style. This is brought to life through our employee led networks via ‘People with Style’, which are centred around inclusion, community, wellbeing and recognition.
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is 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’ve come a long way since Sam Markel dreamed big in 1930, but in our eyes, our journey is just getting started. Come see what you can achieve by applying for one of our open vacancies.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
The Opportunity:
The Summer Internship is a fantastic way to gain valuable insight into our global insurance organisation. This is an 8 week programme designed to provideyouwith an opportunity to learn about the business through on the job experience.
The internship programme will also supportyou indeveloping a range of skills that will be helpful to beginyourcareer. Throughout the placementyouwillbe able to undertake important work and projects, bringnew ideasand give a fresh perspective tothe business.
The internship is made up of three elements; on the job training, a summer intern project and professional skills training:
On the job training
- Mini projects within the team
- Support the business in managing increased workloads
- Job shadowing
- Bring a fresh perspective to solve problems
Summer intern project
Alongside work experience running a small project isa great wayto develop skills such as:
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
Professional skills training
- Underpinned bytheMarkel Competency Model and each trainingsession isaligned to a competency
- Blend of virtual classrooms (courses) and online content (Workday Learning)
Whatyou’llbe doing:
As a core component of Markel International’s insurance operations, the Wholesale/London Marketdivision trades globally with medium to large businesses and offer larger premiums and limits. With offices around the world, Markel’s Wholesale/ London Marketdivision encompasses three underwriting divisions- Marine and Energy; Professional, Financial Risks and Cyber; and Specialty- alongside an award-winning Claims team, as well as dedicated Operations and Strategic Business Development teams. With many of their risks written through Lloyd’s of London marketplace, their ambition is to become the best speciality insurer out there.
As a Summer Intern,you’llbe assigned to one of our underwriting divisions, operations teams, or our Distribution Strategies & Business Development team. Throughout youreightweekinternship, you will:
- Gain exposure to the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, with the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from various teams and visit the iconic Lloyd’s of London building.
- Develop insight into key processes within your placement team e.g. underwriting process, providing support to team members and senior managers through a range of administrative and projectbasedtasks
- Work on ad-hoc projects within the team
- Shadow underwriters/senior managers at client/broker meetings
- Network with current early careers participants
- Ownand runyourown projectwith the rest of the intern cohort(brief to be provided by Markel), providing exposure to other areas and functions in the business
You will be based out of our London office. To ensure that you have the best experience, you willbe requiredto be in the office four days per week, with work from home (optional) on a Friday.
What’sin it for you?
- You’llget support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can bedauntingbut Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achievegreat things.
- Weare committed to yourcareer -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in yourcareerand we can provide the support needed to do just that!
- A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared valuesaren’tbuzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.
- Enjoy your free coffee as you admire360 degreeviews of London from our office on the 27thfloor of the Walkie Talkie building!
- Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support,socialsand other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.
Our must-haves:
Markelare looking for candidates who:
- Arecollaborative,lovesbuilding relationships, bringsout the best in others,making our culture the stuff of envy.
- Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playingtheirpart, in any way theycan.
- Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.
- Are proactiveand committed to making a meaningful differenceevery day.
- Penultimateyearuniversity student working towards a degree (in any discipline), with a minimum 2:2 classification.
- Proven eligibility to work in in the UK.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Are you ready to play your part?
Register your interest in these roles, andwe’llsupport you throughout the application process.
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