We are investing in our cyber team and have an exciting new opportunity for a Cyber Development Underwriter to join our team in Manchester. 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
Excellent communication skills
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 rec@markel.com 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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