Underwriter – Professional & Management Risks (Financial Lines)
London | Hybrid Working
Ready to take your underwriting career to the next level?
Do you thrive on complex Professional Indemnity and Financial Lines risks? Are you motivated by growth, relationships and making a real impact?
At Markel, we do more than underwrite risk — we empower people and businesses to move forward with confidence. Join our global community of optimists, problem solvers and market leaders, and play your part in something truly special.
The Opportunity:
We’re investing heavily in Financial Lines and have a brand‑new opportunity for an Underwriter – Professional & Management Risks to join our expanding UK team.
This role sits within our fast‑growing Broker Channel, where broker engagement, pipelines and new business volumes are increasing at pace. You’ll be front and centre of our growth strategy, underwriting complex risks, strengthening broker partnerships and helping Markel remain a preferred provider in the market.
With hybrid working and a London office base, this is an exciting time to join a business that values autonomy, expertise and ambition.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a core contributor to the PMR / Financial Lines portfolio, you will:
Underwrite complex new business within your authority, delivering profitable growth against agreed financial targets
Demonstrate strong technical underwriting capability across Professional Indemnity, Management Risks and Technology risks
Build and maintain high‑performing broker relationships, delivering a responsive and high‑quality service
Act as a trusted expert, confidently articulating Markel’s value proposition and underwriting appetite
Actively develop pipeline opportunities with partner brokers to drive sustainable growth
Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Distribution and internal stakeholders to deliver the right outcomes for brokers and their clients
Maintain accurate broker and opportunity data using our CRM system
Contribute to a coaching and mentoring culture, supporting consistent underwriting excellence across the team
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking ambitious, motivated underwriters who are ready to make their mark. You’ll bring:
Who we are:
Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s in it for you:
A great starting salary plus generous bonus scheme & strong benefits package…
25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates 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 are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all 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 that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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