Senior Construction Underwriter

Description:

The vacancy 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.