Life Science Underwriting Leader — Growth & Strategy

Markel Corporation; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical

Life assurance

Income protection

25 days holiday

Development opportunities

Job summary

Markel Corporation in the UK is seeking a Head of Life Science Underwriting to lead a high-growth portfolio with hybrid working across Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London. You will own underwriting strategy, influence brokers, and shape the proposition in a market-facing role.

The role combines technical authority on complex Life Science risks with commercial leadership, delivering profitable growth from a portfolio currently around £8m GWP, with 25%+ YoY targets.

Qualifications

• Life Science underwriting experience is essential.
• Strong technical expertise across complex casualty risks.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable growth.
• Experience in broker-facing, market-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement growth strategy for Life Science portfolio.
• Act as technical authority for complex underwriting decisions.
• Lead market conversations with brokers and drive product innovation.
• Influence trading and pricing with commercial impact.

Skills

Life Science underwriting

Technical underwriting

Growth leadership

Broker facing

Job description

Markel Corporation in the UK is seeking a Head of Life Science Underwriting to lead a high-growth portfolio with hybrid working across Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London. You will own underwriting strategy, influence brokers, and shape the proposition in a market-facing role.

The role combines technical authority on complex Life Science risks with commercial leadership, delivering profitable growth from a portfolio currently around £8m GWP, with 25%+ YoY targets.