Senior Life and Disability Underwriter

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Markel Full time

Are you looking to develop your career in underwriting with a reputable insurance company? At Markel, we offer a unique opportunity to work with a variety of interesting social welfare and charity policies as a Senior Underwriter in our renewals department.

The role involves handling referrals from our broker e-trading platform or via email/phone to ensure deadlines are met. You will also assist the team and wider business with ad hoc projects, and develop team members' technical knowledge through mentoring and underwriting referrals.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable underwriting experience, ideally in social welfare/care risks, and a track record in building and developing broker relationships. Good IT skills, including MS Office and systems such as the broker e-trading platform, are also essential.

In return, you can expect a great starting salary plus 25% annual bonus, strong benefits package, and opportunities for career development.

  • A great starting salary plus 25% annual bonus
  • Strong benefits package
  • Opportunities for career development


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