Underwriting & Governance Analyst in Manchester

Underwriting & Governance Analyst (Underwriting Enablement Team Lead)Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | BirminghamHybrid Working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeShape the future of underwriting governance at Markel !At Markel, we believe insurance is about far more than policies and paperwork. It's about helping people move forward with confidence and supporting businesses when they need us most. As we continue to evolve our underwriting function, we're creating an exciting new opportunity for an ambitious underwriting professional to join us as an Underwriting & Governance Analyst, taking a lead role within our newly established Underwriting Enablement Team.This isn't a traditional governance role.We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves on technical underwriting matters whilst helping lead and develop a team. It's a unique opportunity to step into a player-coach leadership role, combining governance expertise, technical underwriting support, stakeholder management and people leadership.If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how a function operates, build new processes, develop people and work closely with senior underwriting leaders, this could be your next career move.The Opportunity:Reporting directly to the Underwriting Director, you'll play a critical role in supporting the wider underwriting leadership team by ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, underwriting controls and operational excellence across the business.You'll be responsible for helping maintain the frameworks and processes that keep our underwriting function operating effectively, while also leading and developing a newly formed team that supports Product, Pricing and Underwriting leaders across Markel UK.This role offers significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to help shape how the Underwriting Enablement Team develops over the coming years.What You'll Be Doing:Technical Underwriting & GovernanceMaintaining underwriting governance standards across the businessReviewing and approving non-standard endorsementsSupporting underwriting controls, delegated authorities and governance processesMonitoring adherence to underwriting guidelines and protocolsSupporting the implementation of legal and regulatory changesAnalysing underwriting data and governance reportingWorking closely with Product Line Leaders and senior stakeholdersSupporting governance, reinsurance and operational projects that contribute to profitability and regulatory objectivesActing as a key point of contact for governance-related queries and technical underwriting supportTeam LeadershipLeading, coaching and developing the Underwriting Enablement TeamProviding guidance, support and performance management across the teamAllocating and prioritising workloadsBuilding processes, structure and operating models within a newly created functionHelping shape the future direction of the team as it grows and evolvesBusiness PartnershipBuilding strong relationships with Underwriting Product Leaders, Pricing and senior managementDriving continuous improvement and process efficiencySupporting strategic underwriting priorities while ensuring governance excellenceChampioning knowledge sharing and technical excellence across Markel UKWhat We're Looking For:We're open to candidates from a variety of underwriting backgrounds, but you'll ideally bring:Significant experience within underwriting, technical broking or a governance-focused insurance roleStrong technical underwriting knowledgeExperience working with underwriting controls, governance or regulatory requirementsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong analytical and organisational abilitiesExperience coaching, mentoring or leading othersACII qualification (or progression towards completion) would be advantageousA proactive, improvement-focused mindset with an interest in using technology and AI to improve processesProduct experience within: Financial Lines, Liability, Commercial insurance would be beneficial, however we're primarily looking for strong technical underwriting capability and leadership potential.Why This Role?This role offers something genuinely different.You'll have the opportunity to:Lead a newly created team and help define its future directionCombine technical underwriting expertise with people leadershipWork closely with senior underwriting leaders and decision-makersGain broad exposure across Product, Pricing and Underwriting functionsInfluence governance standards and operational excellence across the businessBuild leadership experience in a highly visible role with significant growth potentialWhy Markel?At Markel, we're proud of our people-first culture. We combine the ambition and opportunity of a global specialist insurer with the collaboration and support of a close-knit team. We empower our colleagues to take ownership, challenge the status quo and continuously develop their careers.What's in it for you?Competitive salaryAnnual bonus opportunity25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOption to buy and sell annual leavePrivate medical and dental coverCompany pension schemeLife assuranceIncome protectionTravel insuranceFully funded CII qualificationsOngoing career development and progression opportunitiesA flexible, supportive and inclusive working environmentReady to take the next step?If you're a technically strong underwriting professional who's ready to step into a broader leadership role and help shape the future of underwriting governance at Markel, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of a business that puts people first and continuously strives for better.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.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUK #J-18808-Ljbffr