Assistant Underwriter - Livestock

Come and progress your career working with our dedicated Livestock team in our London office here at Markel as a Livestock Assistant Underwriter! What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem‑solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

The opportunity We are looking to expand our perspectives within the team, and this role is ideal for an individual seeking a sideways move within insurance into Livestock Underwriting. Training will be provided to ensure a successful transition. Once you are up to speed, you will carry out both risk and facility underwriting to develop a portfolio of clients. You will join a highly motivated team at an exciting time, as we look to grow our book globally and embrace new ideas in policy development and IT solutions. Your role will be key in building our future profitable growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Solve a wide range of problems, big or small, with a relentless aim to find better solutions.
• Continuously seek improvements in processes, relationships, and technology.
• Communicate effectively through phone calls, face‑to‑face meetings, emails, and by setting up necessary processes.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
• Collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal teams to gather and verify information and make commercial underwriting decisions.
• Autonomously develop and implement underlying plans and act on those plans that align with overarching goals and targets.
• Work truly autonomously while understanding the importance of team success and collaboration.

Our must‑haves:

• Excellent problem‑solving skills, particularly in business.
• A naturally curious mindset with an aim to understand the “why” behind the data.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable with various modes of communication.
• Ability to build and implement plans that fit within larger strategic objectives.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Desire for autonomy and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Dedication to team success and overall organisational goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good standard of mathematics, including the ability to work confidently with percentages, ratios, and statistical concepts.

Desirable:

• Experience in underwriting, broking, or claims across any specialism.
• Competent level of policy wording preparation and contract analysis skills.
• Wording expertise.
• Consistent record of developing new underwriting business.

What’s in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus and a strong benefits package.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell extra leave.
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan, and other benefits on offer.
• Countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career with the support needed to do just that.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate the value of a diverse workforce and 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 participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. For accommodation requests, please contact us at rec@markel.com.