Overview
In this role, you will own and grow Markel’s Life Sciences portfolio across the UK, combining technical underwriting with strong market-facing skills. You’ll build broker relationships, identify opportunities, and drive profitable portfolio growth while shaping the proposition. The position offers autonomy, exposure to innovative Life Sciences businesses, and a clear path for career progression. You’ll work with an experienced Life Sciences team to expand market presence and influence underwriting appetite.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus opportunity (target 20% of salary)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage broker relationships across key UK markets
- Create and convert new business opportunities
- Underwrite Life Sciences risks within delegated authority
- Become a recognised specialist within your broker network
- Build a robust pipeline of opportunities and maintain CRM activity
- Collaborate with underwriting colleagues to deliver broker outcomes
- Provide market insight and help shape future underwriting appetite
- Represent Markel at broker meetings, market events and industry forums
- Support growth and profitability objectives across the portfolio
Key requirements
- Underwriting experience within Commercial Combined, P&C, Financial Lines or Life Sciences
- Strong broker development and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and trading capability
- Confidence negotiating and influencing outcomes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Drive to create opportunities and build a portfolio
- Proactive and self-motivated approach to work
- Outgoing and relationship-focused
- Commercially minded
- Naturally curious
- Underwriting experience in relevant lines (Commercial Combined, P&C, Financial Lines or Life Sciences)
- Broker development and relationship-building
- Market-facing and portfolio-building capabilities
Development Underwriter (Life Sciences) in Leeds 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.
