Assistant Underwriter: Fast-Track to Senior Underwriter

Markel International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% annual bonus

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Fully funded professional quals

Ongoing training and career dev

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Markel International in Leeds is hiring an Assistant Underwriter to join the Renewal Connect team. You will support the underwriting of commercial renewals, work with brokers, and develop technical underwriting skills through structured development and funded qualifications.

The role offers a clear path to Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, with a supportive team and opportunities across multiple underwriting platforms.

Qualifications

• Commercial insurance underwriting experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 months’ underwriting or relevant insurance experience.
• Pursuing CII qualifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite renewal business within authority.
• Manage portfolio of renewals and mid-term adjustments.
• Deliver excellent service for brokers and partners.
• Review risks and negotiate terms where appropriate.
• Cross-sell and upsell where possible.
• Monitor broker activity and support performance improvements.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams across the business.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Underwriting experience

Time management

Relationship building

IT & MS Office

CII qualifications progress

Education

CII qualifications in progress

Tools

Acturis

Websure

IDEAL

Job description

Markel International in Leeds is hiring an Assistant Underwriter to join the Renewal Connect team. You will support the underwriting of commercial renewals, work with brokers, and develop technical underwriting skills through structured development and funded qualifications.

The role offers a clear path to Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, with a supportive team and opportunities across multiple underwriting platforms.