Assistant Underwriter - Renewal Connect

About the role

Markel is recruiting an Assistant Underwriter for its Renewal Connect team in Leeds, working hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home). The role suits someone with commercial insurance experience who wants to strengthen underwriting expertise, gain exposure to specialist risks and build a long-term career. You will manage a high-volume portfolio of commercial insurance renewals, support brokers and deliver underwriting service across a broad range of products.

Key responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial renewal business within your authority limits
• Manage a portfolio of renewals and mid-term adjustments
• Deliver an excellent service experience for brokers
• Review risks and negotiate terms where appropriate
• Retain existing business and find opportunities for cross-sell and upsell
• Monitor broker activity and provide insights to support performance improvements
• Build strong relationships with brokers and internal partners
• Prioritise and manage workflow queues to achieve service standards
• Work with technical underwriting teams and support projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Commercial insurance experience (at least 6 months' underwriting or relevant insurance experience)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Desirable: Acturis experience, renewals underwriting experience, exposure to charity, social welfare or not-for-profit risks, progress towards CII qualifications, experience across multiple underwriting platforms

Required skills

• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• High accuracy and attention to detail

What we offer

• Great starting salary and 15% annual bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working model
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday buy and sell scheme
• Private medical insurance, dental cover, pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Fully funded CII qualifications, study support, qualification bonuses and ongoing training
• Internal career progression to Underwriter and Senior Underwriter