Underwriting Oversight Manager

We have an excellent opportunity in our OCUO team as an Oversight Manager to support the team reporting to the Head of Technical Underwriting and Oversight to lead the management operations and review of the OCUO Oversight Framework including reviews of the processes and controls within our underwriting areas to ensure compliance with a key OCUO standards.Were all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think furtherWho we are:Business Unit overview:The team supports the Chief Underwriting Officer in carrying out their responsibilities for underwriting profitability and oversight. These include overall responsibility for combined ratio performance business planning underwriting risk delivering good customer outcomes and ensuring compliance with internal and external underwriting standards limits and appetites including local regulations such as those set by Lloyds. The team provides support for both formal and informal underwriter referrals on risks and wordings that are outside an underwriters authority or where advice is sought.Part of Markel Group (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.What youll be doing:Underwriting Oversight Framework Lead the delivery and management the OCUO Oversight Framework ensuring its relevance regulatory alignment and consistent application across in-scope underwriting areas.Lead the coordination scoping execution and follow-up of underwriting assurance reviews including:AttestationsRisk Control Attestation ReviewsSample and Deep Dive ReviewsData ReviewsConduct thematic analysis and trend identification across findings to support continuous improvementThis will include performing some of these reviews and using the skills of colleagues (including the Oversight Analyst) within the Technical and Oversight pillars within OCUO to deliver parts of the Oversight Framework.Prepare and/or oversee reports resulting from the oversight reviews.Ensure implementation of the Framework across Markel International entities (e.g. Lloyds Syndicate 3000 Markel Insurance SE; National Markets Canada; National Markets UK; National Markets Europe; London Wholesale; and APAC Wholesale) and other in-scope Markel operations (e.g. US Wholesale & Specialty).This work will involve UK and international travel in order to conduct some of the oversight reviews at Markel Internationals local offices.Underwriting Oversight GroupChair the monthly Underwriting Oversight Group (UOG).Underwriting Breach Process Lead Breach Panel referrals raising and reporting per the International Breach Framework.Operational Oversight & SystemsAct as owner of the OCUO Oversight SharePoint environment ensuring structured access current documentation and governance compliance.People Management & Team DevelopmentManage and coach an Oversight Analyst providing direction development and support in line with OCUO objectives.Key Skills:Strong understanding of insurance underwriting operations including regulatory frameworks (e.g. Lloyds PRA FCA).Demonstrated experience in managing assurance or oversight reviews ideally within a second-line underwriting management or governance function.Familiarity with three-lines-of-defence governance models and assurance planning/reporting processes.Proven ability to plan structure and run governance group meetings and working committees.Skilled in stakeholder management and able to influence at all levels across underwriting risk internal audit and support functions.Strong analytical reporting and documentation skillsable to produce high-quality review outputs and formal reports.Experience working with action-tracking tools and document control systems.Prior line management experience is desirable but not required.Whats in it for youA great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits packageUp to 16% company pension schemePrivate medical and dental cover Menopause plan emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)Income protection Life assurance electric car scheme travel insurance25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leaveAs well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your careerAre you ready to play your partIf youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward reach their full potential and seize opportunities. Youll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential we can help others reach theirs.Join us and play your part in something specialChoose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.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 or call us at 0 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-DJ1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUKRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Loan Processing,Load Balancing,Risk Management,Growing Experience,Algebra,Management Experience,Fair Housing Regulations,Underwriting,Team Management,Geometry,negotiation,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1