Overview
In this role you will drive growth in Markel's care portfolio by securing new broker relationships and underwriting opportunities across your territory. You will operate in a market-facing way, combining underwriting expertise with broker development to expand Markel's presence as a leading specialist insurer in care. You will work closely with underwriting, distribution and operations to deliver profitable growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. This position offers autonomy to shape your territory and influence care portfolio strategy, with a strong focus on impact and collaboration.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Generous holiday entitlement
Responsibilities
- Build and strengthen broker relationships across the assigned territory
- Identify and win new business opportunities and expand market presence
- Increase awareness of Markel's proposition within the care market
- Represent Markel at broker meetings, industry events and networking opportunities
- Underwrite and negotiate new business risks within authority
- Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
- Drive sustainable portfolio growth while maintaining underwriting discipline
- Collaborate with underwriting, distribution and operational teams; share market insights
- Support development of Markel's Care proposition and act as a trusted partner
Key requirements
- Commercial underwriting experience within the care / social welfare sector
- Experience working with brokers and developing accounts
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Proven track record of generating new business
- Proactive, self-starting mindset
- Ability to work autonomously across a large territory
- Strong negotiation and trading skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Relationship-building
- Networking
- Proactive mindset
- Commercial underwriting
- Care sector underwriting
- Broker development
Development Underwriter (Care Sector) in Birmingham employer: Markel
Markel is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive starting salary of £28,000 along with monthly bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Located in the vibrant city centre of Manchester, our supportive team environment fosters collaboration and success, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in insurance sales without the hassle of late shifts.
