Care Sector Growth Underwriter – Scotland

Markel International; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional qualification support

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Markel International is seeking two Development Underwriters to drive growth in Scotland. This market-facing role focuses on building broker relationships, identifying opportunities and expanding Markel's presence in the care sector.

You’ll underwrite new risks within authority, develop opportunities, and contribute to a profitable portfolio while collaborating with underwriting, distribution and operations teams across a broad territory.

Qualifications

• Commercial underwriting experience within the care / social welfare sector
• Experience working with brokers and developing accounts
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• A proven track record of generating new business
• A proactive, self-starting mindset
• Confidence working autonomously across a large territory
• Strong negotiation and trading skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Grow Market Presence: Build and strengthen relationships with brokers across your territory
• Identify and win new business opportunities
• Increase awareness of Markel's proposition within the care market
• Represent Markel at broker meetings, industry events and networking opportunities
• Deliver Profitable Growth: Underwrite and negotiate new business risks within authority
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Drive sustainable portfolio growth while maintaining underwriting discipline
• Contribute to a significant annual new business target
• Influence and Collaborate: Work closely with underwriting, distribution and operational teams
• Share market insight and broker intelligence
• Support the development of Markel's Care proposition
• Act as a trusted business partner to brokers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Development Underwriting

Broker Development

Relationship Building

Underwriting

Care Sector Underwriting

Commercial Insurance

Networking

Negotiation

Autonomous Working

Job description

Markel International is seeking two Development Underwriters to drive growth in Scotland. This market-facing role focuses on building broker relationships, identifying opportunities and expanding Markel's presence in the care sector.

You’ll underwrite new risks within authority, develop opportunities, and contribute to a profitable portfolio while collaborating with underwriting, distribution and operations teams across a broad territory.