Underwriting Performance Partner — Flexible Work

Markel Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Private medical

Dental cover

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Income protection

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Markel International is seeking an Underwriting Risk Analyst to join the USP team, partnering across underwriting, actuarial, finance and portfolio teams to drive data-driven decisions.

You’ll shape risk appetite, champion portfolio performance, and support profitable growth through portfolio analysis, planning and senior stakeholder reporting. This role offers cross-functional exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to influence underwriting outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Experience using data visualization tools or analytical software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape Markel International’s cycle management strategy.
• Perform market cycle analyses that support underwriting strategy.
• Contribute to portfolio optimisation and forecasting initiatives.
• Prepare senior management materials and track actions.
• Analyse portfolio performance to identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate across underwriting, actuarial, finance and analytics teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data visualization

Analytical tools

Job description

Markel International is seeking an Underwriting Risk Analyst to join the USP team, partnering across underwriting, actuarial, finance and portfolio teams to drive data-driven decisions.

You’ll shape risk appetite, champion portfolio performance, and support profitable growth through portfolio analysis, planning and senior stakeholder reporting. This role offers cross-functional exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to influence underwriting outcomes.