Claims Adjuster - PFR

Markel Corporation; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental cover

Life assurance, income protection & afl

Travel insurance

Season ticket loan

Learning & career development

Job summary

Markel Corporation is expanding its Leeds-based London Market Claims team. You will manage a portfolio of London Market claims from notice to settlement, triage cases, and update systems with precision while building strong broker and insurer relationships.

The role offers hands-on responsibility and clear progression within a supportive, ambitious team. Candidates with claims experience and a proactive, collaborative mindset will fit well, with ongoing training and exposure to Marine, Energy

Qualifications

• Previous claims experience, preferably in commercial insurance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of London Market claims from first notification to settlement.
• Triaging, diarising and reviewing cases using reserving and claims philosophies.
• Update in-house and London Market systems accurately.
• Build trusted relationships with brokers, (re)insureds, TPAs and co-insurers.
• Monitor TPAs, lawyers, adjusters and raise issues when needed.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Actuarial and Outwards Reinsurance.
• Provide insights, trends and input into monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactive problem solving

Organisational skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Claims systems

Job description

We're expanding our Leeds-based London Market Claims team, which supports and works closely with our London colleagues across three key lines of business:

• Marine Liability
• Energy (including Renewables)
• Professional & Financial Risks (PFR)

The role will see you handling higher volume, lower-value claims, forming a vital part of Markel's Claims Value Proposition. You'll be aligned to one of the specialist lines but will collaborate widely across the team and London Market partners. Whether you already have early claims experience or are looking to build London Market exposure, this is a fantastic development opportunity offering real progression and hands‑on responsibility.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing your own portfolio of London Market claims from first notification to settlement
• Triaging, diarising and reviewing cases, applying Markel's reserving and claims philosophies
• Updating in-house and London Market systems with accuracy and attention to detail
• Building trusted relationships with brokers, (re)insureds, third-party providers, and co-insurers
• Monitoring performance of TPAs, lawyers, adjusters and raising issues where needed
• Collaborating with internal teams including Underwriting, Actuarial and Outwards Reinsurance
• Providing insights, trends and input into monthly/quarterly reporting
• Playing an active role in shaping improvements, processes, and team initiatives

We're looking for people who bring energy, curiosity and a proactive outlook.

Must-haves

• Previous claims experience (commercial insurance preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of the London Market or relevant claims systems
• Experience handling Marine, Energy (inc. Renewables), or PFR claims
• Ability to analyse claims data and identify key trends
• A collaborative mentality and eagerness to contribute ideas

Make your mark at Markel

If you're a Claims professional who wants to grow, contribute ideas, and be part of a supportive and ambitious team, this is your chance to join one of the leading London Market Claims teams right here in Leeds. Insurance to us is more than a policy. It's a promise, one that helps people rebuild, push forward, and take opportunities with confidence. At Markel, you'll be part of a global community of problem solvers, optimists, and people who genuinely enjoy what they do. And we'd love you to be part of it! ,

Why Markel?

When you join Markel, you're joining a business built on five simple values: We're all about people

• We win together
• We strive for better
• We enjoy the everyday
• We think further

Competitive salary & fantastic benefits package

• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Private medical & dental cover
• Life assurance, income protection & travel insurance
• Season ticket loan and a range of other benefits
• Exceptional learning, development and career progression opportunities

Markel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.