Senior Construction Underwriter

Description:

We have an exciting new job for a Senior Underwriter - Construction in our Manchester office. The role will report into the Markel UK Head of Construction Sector Sales. The successful candidate will responsible for underwriting Construction new business risks and become part of a team that is focused on delivering market leading service combining this with it’s expertise to deliver growth and continue to contribute to Markel’s significant growth ambitions

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a detailed knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels
• Review broker generated quotes and encourage broker to place the business with Markel by highlighting our product benefits and negotiating terms
• Develop new broker relationships through regular development meetings in conjunction with the Head of Construction Sector Sales and Business Development Managers
• Handle workflow from enquiry receipt to outcome through the Markel workflow platforms
• Actively seek new business prospects utilising the CRM system accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide
• Providing coaching and knowledge transfer to the wider team

Our must-haves:

• Have previous experience within Construction underwriting and/or underwriting portfolios and binders
• Working with a specialist broker panel is preferred
• Good communication skills and past experience with dealing with clients by email and telephone
• Have previous experience with proactively managing own workflow