Cyber Development Underwriter

Markel International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Up to 16% company pension contribution

Private medical and dental cover

Income protection and life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Cyber Development Underwriter to support their growth strategy by managing SME cyber risks and building broker relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in cyber underwriting and a team-oriented mindset. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underwriting complex SME cyber risks.
• Ability to build strong relationships with brokers.
• Capable of strategic account development.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex SME cyber risks.
• Manage and grow broker relationships.
• Promote cyber insurance awareness through training.

Skills

Cyber underwriting experience

Strong broker relationship management

Commercial attitude

IT literate

Motivated team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

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We are investing in our cyber team and have an exciting new opportunity for a Cyber Development Underwriter to join our team. The Cyber Development Underwriter will play a key role in supporting Markel’s Cyber growth strategy by underwriting complex SME cyber risks and developing strong broker relationships across the UK.

Based in Manchester, this role sits within our dedicated Cyber team and focuses on broker engagement, pipeline development, and trading performance. You’ll act as a key point of contact for brokers while promoting our new digital e-trade capabilities and helping position Markel as a market leader in the UK SME Cyber space.

Who we are:

At Markel, we’re all about people—supporting, empowering, and protecting what matters most. We believe insurance is more than a policy; it’s a promise. As part of the Markel Group (NYSE – MKL), a Fortune 500 company with operations in over 20 countries, we’re building a truly people-first, performance-led business for the long term.

Business Unit Overview:

This role is based within our National Markets UK (NMUK) Broker Channel—the largest and fastest-growing part of our UK business. With the SME Cyber market presenting a £300M+ GWP opportunity growing at 15% annually, we’ve launched a dedicated Cyber centre of excellence in Manchester. This team supports our ambitious goal of growing our Cyber book from under £1M to £35M GWP by 2030.

You’re a driven underwriter with strong commercial instincts and the ability to build meaningful broker relationships. You’re technically strong in cyber underwriting and enjoy both face-to-face engagement and strategic account development. You want to work somewhere you can help shape the future and make a real impact.

This is your chance to be part of a high-profile strategic build. You’ll be joining a growing, well-supported team at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting insurance growth areas. If you're motivated by development, broker engagement and technical underwriting, this is the role for you!

At Markel, we combine global scale with a personal, people-first culture. We’re backing our Cyber growth strategy with both digital innovation and deep underwriting expertise—offering our teams real autonomy and our brokers a market-leading service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Underwrite complex SME cyber risks within your authority, maintaining strong underwriting discipline
• Manage and grow a panel of brokers, acting as a visible and trusted partner
• Support pipeline development, broker planning, and income delivery
• Provide input into team reporting and performance updates
• Maintain accurate broker data in the CRM and drive data-led engagement
• Coach and support junior team members through mentoring and referrals
• Promote cyber insurance awareness through broker training and events
• Work closely with internal partners to deliver quality outcomes for brokers and customers

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in cyber underwriting and technical risk analysis is essential
• Strong broker relationship management skills
• Commercial attitude with the ability to win business
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Motivated, collaborative team player

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
• Up to 16% company pension contribution
• Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)
• Income protection and life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance, and more
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell)
• As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!

Are you ready to play your part?

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, realise their potential, and seize new opportunities. Join us and play your part in something special.

Apply now:

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At Markel, we are all about the people, celebrating 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.

We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.

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