Senior Life Science Underwriter – Lead Portfolio Growth

Markel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Holiday allowance

Qualification support

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Markel seeks a Senior Underwriter for Life Science, based in Leeds with hybrid working options across Manchester and Birmingham. You'll manage complex renewals, lead technical decisions and mentor junior underwriters, shaping underwriting strategy and portfolio growth.

Success hinges on strong Life Science underwriting, broker relationship skills and a collaborative, commercial mindset capable of influencing portfolio direction across a high-profile, growing business.

Qualifications

• Strong underwriting experience in Life Sciences, P&C or Commercial Combined.
• Ability to build broker relationships and influence decisions.
• Willingness to mentor and coach junior underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Technical underwriting: manage complex Life Science renewal business and high‑value accounts.
• Broker relationship management: build and strengthen broker partnerships.
• Team development & leadership: act as technical referral point and mentor colleagues.
• Strategic contribution: help shape future growth and portfolio strategy.

Skills

Life Sciences

Property & Casualty

Commercial Combined

Job description

Markel seeks a Senior Underwriter for Life Science, based in Leeds with hybrid working options across Manchester and Birmingham. You'll manage complex renewals, lead technical decisions and mentor junior underwriters, shaping underwriting strategy and portfolio growth.

Success hinges on strong Life Science underwriting, broker relationship skills and a collaborative, commercial mindset capable of influencing portfolio direction across a high-profile, growing business.