Construction Underwriter

Markel Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Markel Corporation in Manchester is seeking an underwriting professional focused on Construction. You will underwrite new business risks, review broker quotes, and strengthen broker relationships within our distribution network as part of our market-leading team.

The role requires proactive workflow management, client communication, and collaboration with the Head of Construction Sector Sales and Business Development Managers. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting Construction portfolios or binders.
• Strong broker relationship management and communications experience.
• Ability to review broker quotes and negotiate terms with Markel product benefits.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Construction new business risks.
• Review broker generated quotes and encourage placement with Markel.
• Maintain broker relationships through regular development meetings.
• Handle workflow from enquiry receipt to outcome using Markel systems.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Relationship management

Negotiation

Client communication

Workflow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Commercial Lines is one of the largest and fastest growing areas of our UK business, responsible for delivering ambitious growth across our broker, digital and delegated distribution channels. As we continue to expand our market presence, we are focused on building deeper relationships with brokers, MGAs and distribution partners while providing market-leading underwriting expertise and service. To support our growth ambitions, we segment our broker and distribution partners into Major Trading Partners and Strategic accounts, ensuring each receives the right level of engagement, support, and trading focus. This approach enables us to strengthen existing relationships, identify new opportunities and deliver sustainable growth across a diverse portfolio of specialist products. Working closely as an underwriting, trading, distribution and operations teams, Commercial Lines plays a critical role in shaping our market strategy, enhancing the broker experience, and delivering profitable growth. With significant investment in our people, products and trading capabilities, there has never been a more exciting time to join the team and help drive the next phase of our growth journey. The vacancy will report into the Markel UK Head of Construction Sector Sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting Construction new business risks. What you'll be doing:

• Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a detailed knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels.
• Review broker generated quotes and encourage broker to place the business with Markel by highlighting our product benefits and negotiating terms.
• Maintain existing broker relationship through regular development meetings in conjunction with the Head of Construction Sector Sales and Business Development Managers.
• Handle workflow from enquiry receipt to outcome through the Markel workflow platforms.
• Actively seek new business prospects utilising the CRM system accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide.
  The successful candidate will:
• Have previous experience within Construction underwriting and/or underwriting portfolios and binders.
• Working with a specialist broker panel is preferred.
• Good communication skills and past experience with dealing with clients by email and telephone.
• Have previous experience with proactively managing own workflow.
  What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs., Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) 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're all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!, 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.