Underwriter

Underwriter – Renewals
Leeds | Permanent | Full-Time

Build strong broker relationships. Deliver smart underwriting. Grow your career at Markel !

We’re looking for an Underwriter to join our Renewal Connect team in Leeds, supporting a busy portfolio of Professional, Management Risk and Charity policies. This is a great opportunity for an insurance professional who enjoys working at pace, building broker relationships, and being part of a collaborative, supportive underwriting team.

At Markel, underwriting is about more than results — it’s about people, trust, and doing the right thing.

About the role:

As an Underwriter within our Renewal Connect team, you’ll play a key role in managing renewals and mid‑term adjustments for a varied portfolio of higher‑volume, lower‑premium business. You’ll work closely with brokers and internal teams to deliver an efficient, proactive underwriting service, while helping retain and grow our renewal book.

You’ll be approachable and trusted by brokers — someone who takes ownership, spots opportunities, and contributes positively to the wider team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Underwriting renewals and mid‑term adjustments within your authority and company guidelines

• Providing a responsive, high‑quality service to brokers via Acturis, email and phone

• Prioritising renewal activity to meet deadlines and retain business

• Proactively following up renewals and supporting retention and upsell opportunities

• Monitoring broker activity and sharing insights with your Team Leader

• Answering incoming broker calls promptly and professionally

• Building strong internal relationships, particularly with Technical teams in Leeds

• Contributing to underwriting meetings, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• Previous insurance experience with sound underwriting or technical knowledge

• Strong communication skills — confident working with brokers and colleagues

• High accuracy, attention to detail, and sound numerical ability

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment

• Good IT skills, including MS Office (Acturis knowledge is a plus, but not essential)

• Studying towards or willing to study for CII qualifications

• Experience in our lines of business is helpful, but not a requirement — we care more about your outlook, potential and approach to service

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and a generous annual bonus

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)

• Pension, private medical, dental cover, life assurance and income protection

• Ongoing training, CII support and long‑term career development

• A people‑first, inclusive culture where your contribution genuinely matters

Why Markel?

Markel is a Fortune 500 company with a global presence — but we’ve never lost our people‑first outlook. We build relationships, support one another, and do what’s right for our customers, brokers, and communities.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential conversation.

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.

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