Assistant Marine & Energy Liability Underwriter (Hybrid)

Markel Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Strong benefits package

Company pension

Private medical & dental cover

Job summary

Markel Corporation is seeking an Assistant Underwriter in its London Marine & Energy Liability team. The role involves handling new business and renewals, supporting underwriters, and building cross-team relationships to ensure accurate underwriting and timely reporting.

You will develop product knowledge, maintain documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in the London office with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to understand policy wordings and product coverage.
• Strong customer-centric approach and relationship management.
• Familiarity with underwriting processes and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process new business and renewal submissions and log them in the system.
• Support underwriters by preparing reports and management information.
• Develop knowledge of Marine & Energy Liabs product coverage.
• Build positive relationships with teams across the underwriting function.
• Maintain central documents and spreadsheets used by the team (slips, renewal sheets).
• Contribute to continuous professional development and produce policy documentation as required.

Skills

Underwriting data analysis

Claims service & data analysis

Wording comprehension

Customer mindset

Relationship management

Technology & workflow tools

Financial data comprehension

Excellent relationship skills

Tools

Markel Rater System

Job description

Markel Corporation is seeking an Assistant Underwriter in its London Marine & Energy Liability team. The role involves handling new business and renewals, supporting underwriters, and building cross-team relationships to ensure accurate underwriting and timely reporting.

You will develop product knowledge, maintain documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in the London office with a strong benefits package.