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Markel International is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead a specialist Life Science portfolio in the UK, with hybrid work across Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. The role combines technical underwriting with broker relationship management and team leadership. You will manage large, complex renewals, shape underwriting strategy and mentor junior underwriters while contributing to portfolio growth in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture at Markel. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | Birmingham Hybrid Working | Permanent | Full Time Help Shape the Future of Life Science Underwriting at Markel! This isn't just another Senior Underwriter role. It's an opportunity to become a key figure within one of Markel's most exciting and ambitious growth areas, helping to shape the future of our Life Science portfolio while developing the next generation of underwriters. We're looking for an experienced underwriter who combines strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, broker relationship skills and the desire to make a lasting impact. Whether you already have Life Science experience or come from a strong Property & Casualty or Commercial Combined background, this could be your opportunity to step into a highly visible role with genuine influence. Our Life Science portfolio is at an exciting point in its evolution. We've recently launched an enhanced Life Science product, offering broader cover, additional value-added services and stronger market competitiveness. With ambitious growth plans in place, we're looking for someone who can help us take the portfolio to the next level. As a Senior Underwriter, you'll be trusted with our largest and most complex risks, act as a key technical leader within the team and play an important role in developing both our people and portfolio. You’ll become a trusted deputy to the Team Manager, helping shape underwriting strategy, supporting team development and contributing to the future success of the business. You’ll join a collaborative team responsible for a specialist Life Science portfolio covering: • Pharmaceutical companies, • Clinical trials, • Research & Development organisations, • Cosmetics businesses, • Vitamins and supplement manufacturers This is one of the most technically diverse and intellectually stimulating classes of business within Commercial Lines, offering exposure to complex and varied risks that challenge and develop your underwriting expertise. Technical Underwriting • Managing a portfolio of complex Life Science renewal business, • Taking ownership of larger and higher-value accounts, • Making sound, commercially balanced underwriting decisions, • Negotiating profitable renewals and retention strategies, • Supporting portfolio growth whilst maintaining underwriting discipline, • Building and strengthening broker relationships, • Becoming a trusted underwriting partner, • Identifying opportunities to retain and grow quality business, • Contributing to a more relationship-led approach across the portfolio, • Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues, • Coaching and mentoring less experienced underwriters, • Sharing insight, expertise and best practice, • Supporting the Team Manager as a trusted deputy, • Participating in leadership and trading discussions, • Supporting the future growth of the Life Science proposition, • Influencing how the team develops and evolves, • Contributing ideas that improve performance, service and broker experience We’re open-minded about background and recognise that exceptional talent doesn’t always come from a perfect match on paper. • Strong underwriting experience within:, • Life Sciences, • Property & Casualty, • Commercial Combined, • Strong technical underwriting capability, • Confidence handling complex commercial risks, • Commercial awareness and sound judgement, • Experience building broker relationships, • The ability to influence and support others, • A collaborative and positive approach, • Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues, • CII qualifications (or willingness to work towards them), • Managing complex and strategic Life Science risks, • Supporting the development of junior underwriters, • Becoming a recognised technical expert within the team, • Helping drive portfolio growth and retention, • Playing an instrumental role in shaping the future direction of the portfolio At Markel, we’re known for our specialist expertise, entrepreneurial culture and people-first approach. We’re large enough to offer significant career opportunities, yet small enough for individuals to make a genuine impact. We believe in empowering our people, investing in their development and creating an environment where expertise, collaboration and innovation thrive. • Competitive salary and annual bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Private Medical Insurance, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options, • Collaborative and supportive culture 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Markel Corporation in the UK is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead our Life Science portfolio, handling large, complex risks and acting as a technical leader within the team. You will shape underwriting strategy, mentor junior underwriters and contribute to portfolio development. This hybrid role spans Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham, offering broad market exposure, broker relationship work and clear career progression in a growing life sciences portfolio. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | Birmingham Hybrid Working | Permanent | Full Time Help Shape the Future of Life Science Underwriting at Markel! This isn't just another Senior Underwriter role. It's an opportunity to become a key figure within one of Markel's most exciting and ambitious growth areas, helping to shape the future of our Life Science portfolio while developing the next generation of underwriters. We're looking for an experienced underwriter who combines strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, broker relationship skills and the desire to make a lasting impact. Whether you already have Life Science experience or come from a strong Property & Casualty or Commercial Combined background, this could be your opportunity to step into a highly visible role with genuine influence. Our Life Science portfolio is at an exciting point in its evolution. We've recently launched an enhanced Life Science product, offering broader cover, additional value-added services and stronger market competitiveness. With ambitious growth plans in place, we're looking for someone who can help us take the portfolio to the next level. As a Senior Underwriter, you'll be trusted with our largest and most complex risks, act as a key technical leader within the team and play an important role in developing both our people and portfolio. You’ll become a trusted deputy to the Team Manager, helping shape underwriting strategy, supporting team development and contributing to the future success of the business. You’ll join a collaborative team responsible for a specialist Life Science portfolio covering: • Pharmaceutical companies, • Biotechnology businesses, • Medical device manufacturers, • Clinical trials, • Research & Development organisations, • Cosmetics businesses, • Vitamins and supplement manufacturers This is one of the most technically diverse and intellectually stimulating classes of business within Commercial Lines, offering exposure to complex and varied risks that challenge and develop your underwriting expertise. • Managing a portfolio of complex Life Science renewal business, • Taking ownership of larger and higher-value accounts, • Making sound, commercially balanced underwriting decisions, • Negotiating profitable renewals and retention strategies, • Supporting portfolio growth whilst maintaining underwriting discipline, • Building and strengthening broker relationships, • Becoming a trusted underwriting partner, • Identifying opportunities to retain and grow quality business, • Contributing to a more relationship-led approach across the portfolio, • Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues, • Coaching and mentoring less experienced underwriters, • Sharing insight, expertise and best practice, • Supporting the Team Manager as a trusted deputy, • Participating in leadership and trading discussions, • Supporting the future growth of the Life Science proposition, • Influencing how the team develops and evolves, • Contributing ideas that improve performance, service and broker experience We’re open-minded about background and recognise that exceptional talent doesn’t always come from a perfect match on paper. You’ll ideally bring: • Strong underwriting experience within:, • Life Sciences, • Property & Casualty, • Commercial Combined, • Strong technical underwriting capability, • Confidence handling complex commercial risks, • Commercial awareness and sound judgement, • Experience building broker relationships, • The ability to influence and support others, • A collaborative and positive approach, • Life Science underwriting experience, • Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues, • Exposure to larger, more complex commercial risks, • CII qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) Within your first year you’ll be: • Managing complex and strategic Life Science risks, • Supporting the development of junior underwriters, • Becoming a recognised technical expert within the team, • Helping drive portfolio growth and retention, • Playing an instrumental role in shaping the future direction of the portfolio At Markel, we’re known for our specialist expertise, entrepreneurial culture and people-first approach. We’re large enough to offer significant career opportunities, yet small enough for individuals to make a genuine impact. We believe in empowering our people, investing in their development and creating an environment where expertise, collaboration and innovation thrive. • Competitive salary and annual bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Private Medical Insurance, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options, • Professional qualification support, • Clear career development opportunities, • Collaborative and supportive culture We’re 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Markel Corporation in Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead the Life Science portfolio. You’ll manage the most complex renewals, steer underwriting strategy and act as a technical leader within the team. You’ll build trusted broker relationships, ensure profitable renewals and contribute to portfolio growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive package and strong opportunities to develop others and influence #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Underwriter - Life Science Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | Birmingham Hybrid Working | Permanent | Full Time Help Shape the Future of Life Science Underwriting at Markel! This isn't just another Senior Underwriter role. It's an opportunity to become a key figure within one of Markel's most exciting and ambitious growth areas, helping to shape the future of our Life Science portfolio while developing the next generation of underwriters. We're looking for an experienced underwriter who combines strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, broker relationship skills and the desire to make a lasting impact. Whether you already have Life Science experience or come from a strong Property & Casualty or Commercial Combined background, this could be your opportunity to step into a highly visible role with genuine influence. Our Life Science portfolio is at an exciting point in its evolution. We've recently launched an enhanced Life Science product, offering broader cover, additional value-added services and stronger market competitiveness. With ambitious growth plans in place, we're looking for someone who can help us take the portfolio to the next level. As a Senior Underwriter, you'll be trusted with our largest and most complex risks, act as a key technical leader within the team and play an important role in developing both our people and portfolio. You'll become a trusted deputy to the Team Manager, helping shape underwriting strategy, supporting team development and contributing to the future success of the business. If you're looking for a role where your opinions matter, your expertise is valued and your impact will be visible, we'd love to hear from you. You'll join a collaborative team responsible for a specialist Life Science portfolio covering: • Pharmaceutical companies, • Biotechnology businesses, • Medical device manufacturers, • Clinical trials Research & Development organisations, • Cosmetics businesses, • Vitamins and supplement manufacturers This is one of the most technically diverse and intellectually stimulating classes of business within Commercial Lines, offering exposure to complex and varied risks that challenge and develop your underwriting expertise. • Technical Underwriting Managing a portfolio of complex Life Science renewal business Taking ownership of larger and higher-value accounts Making sound, commercially balanced underwriting decisions Negotiating profitable renewals and retention strategies Supporting portfolio growth whilst maintaining underwriting discipline, • Broker Relationship Management Building and strengthening broker relationships Becoming a trusted underwriting partner Identifying opportunities to retain and grow quality business Contributing to a more relationship-led approach across the portfolio, • Team Development & Leadership Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues Coaching and mentoring less experienced underwriters Sharing insight, expertise and best practice Supporting the Team Manager as a trusted deputy Participating in leadership and trading discussions, • Strategic Contribution Supporting the future growth of the Life Science proposition Influencing how the team develops and evolves Contributing ideas that improve performance, service and broker experience, • Strong underwriting experience within: Life Sciences Property & Casualty Commercial Combined, • Strong technical underwriting capability, • Confidence handling complex commercial risks, • Commercial awareness and sound judgement, • Experience building broker relationships, • The ability to influence and support others, • A collaborative and positive approach, • Life Science underwriting experience, • Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues, • Exposure to larger, more complex commercial risks, • CII qualifications (or willingness to work towards them), • Managing complex and strategic Life Science risks, • Supporting the development of junior underwriters, • Becoming a recognised technical expert within the team, • Helping drive portfolio growth and retention, • Playing an instrumental role in shaping the future direction of the portfolio At Markel, we're known for our specialist expertise, entrepreneurial culture and people-first approach. We're large enough to offer significant career opportunities, yet small enough for individuals to make a genuine impact. We believe in empowering our people, investing in their development and creating an environment where expertise, collaboration and innovation thrive. • Competitive salary and annual bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Private Medical Insurance, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options, • Professional qualification support, • Clear career development opportunities, • Collaborative and supportive culture 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Hybrid working: Three office days per week We're supporting a leading specialist insurer with the appointment of a Senior Underwriter to its growing Life Sciences renewals team. Life Science experience would be ideal but is not essential; technically strong underwriters interested in moving into a specialist market are encouraged to apply. This is a hands-on underwriting role with additional technical and leadership influence. You'll manage some of the portfolio's larger and more complex renewal risks while supporting the development of a talented team of underwriters. This is an opportunity to become a key contributor within a specialist portfolio, help shape its future direction and develop towards broader leadership responsibilities. • Managing larger and more complex Life Science renewal accounts., • Assessing risk, negotiating terms and making commercially balanced underwriting decisions., • Building stronger, more proactive relationships with brokers., • Supporting profitable retention and identifying cross-selling opportunities., • Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues., • Coaching and sharing knowledge with less experienced underwriters., • Supporting the Team Manager and contributing to wider trading discussions., • Helping develop and grow a recently enhanced Life Science proposition., • Strong technical underwriting experience within Life Science, Property & Casualty, or Commercial Combined., • Experience handling complex commercial risks, with sound commercial judgement and confident decision-making., • Strong broker relationship management skills., • An interest in coaching, supporting and developing others., • The credibility and energy to positively influence a developing team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | Birmingham Hybrid Working | Permanent | Full Time It's an opportunity to become a key figure within one of Markel's most exciting and ambitious growth areas, helping to shape the future of our Life Science portfolio while developing the next generation of underwriters. We're looking for an experienced underwriter who combines strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, broker relationship skills and the desire to make a lasting impact. Whether you already have Life Science experience or come from a strong Property & Casualty or Commercial Combined background, this could be your opportunity to step into a highly visible role with genuine influence. Our Life Science portfolio is at an exciting point in its evolution. We've recently launched an enhanced Life Science product, offering broader cover, additional value-added services and stronger market competitiveness. With ambitious growth plans in place, we're looking for someone who can help us take the portfolio to the next level. As a Senior Underwriter, you'll be trusted with our largest and most complex risks, act as a key technical leader within the team and play an important role in developing both our people and portfolio. You'll become a trusted deputy to the Team Manager, helping shape underwriting strategy, supporting team development and contributing to the future success of the business. If you're looking for a role where your opinions matter, your expertise is valued and your impact will be visible, we'd love to hear from you. You'll join a collaborative team responsible for a specialist Life Science portfolio covering: • Pharmaceutical companies, • Biotechnology businesses, • Medical device manufacturers, • Clinical trials, • Research & Development organisations, • Cosmetics businesses, • Vitamins and supplement manufacturers This is one of the most technically diverse and intellectually stimulating classes of business within Commercial Lines, offering exposure to complex and varied risks that challenge and develop your underwriting expertise. • Managing a portfolio of complex Life Science renewal business, • Taking ownership of larger and higher-value accounts, • Making sound, commercially balanced underwriting decisions, • Negotiating profitable renewals and retention strategies, • Supporting portfolio growth whilst maintaining underwriting discipline, • Building and strengthening broker relationships, • Becoming a trusted underwriting partner, • Identifying opportunities to retain and grow quality business, • Contributing to a more relationship-led approach across the portfolio, • Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues, • Coaching and mentoring less experienced underwriters, • Sharing insight, expertise and best practice, • Supporting the Team Manager as a trusted deputy, • Participating in leadership and trading discussions, • Supporting the future growth of the Life Science proposition, • Influencing how the team develops and evolves, • Contributing ideas that improve performance, service and broker experience We're open-minded about background and recognise that exceptional talent doesn't always come from a perfect match on paper. • Strong underwriting experience within:, • Life Sciences, • Property & Casualty, • Commercial Combined, • Strong technical underwriting capability, • Confidence handling complex commercial risks, • Commercial awareness and sound judgement, • Experience building broker relationships, • The ability to influence and support others, • A collaborative and positive approach, • Life Science underwriting experience, • Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues, • Exposure to larger, more complex commercial risks, • CII qualifications (or willingness to work towards them), • Managing complex and strategic Life Science risks, • Supporting the development of junior underwriters, • Becoming a recognised technical expert within the team, • Helping drive portfolio growth and retention, • Playing an instrumental role in shaping the future direction of the portfolio At Markel, we're known for our specialist expertise, entrepreneurial culture and people-first approach. We're large enough to offer significant career opportunities, yet small enough for individuals to make a genuine impact. We believe in empowering our people, investing in their development and creating an environment where expertise, collaboration and innovation thrive. • Competitive salary and annual bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Private Medical Insurance, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options, • Professional qualification support, • Clear career development opportunities, • Collaborative and supportive culture 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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