Existing broker relationships and opportunities already in place
Exposure to innovative and fast-growing technology businesses
A clear pathway for long-term career development within a growing specialist team
Quarterly bonus opportunity with uncapped growth potential
The chance to become a recognised face in the Northern Technology insurance market
What You'll Be Doing
As a Development Underwriter, you'll play a key role in expanding Markel's Technology proposition across the North of England.
Your focus will be on creating and strengthening broker relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering profitable growth.
Key responsibilities include
Developing and managing relationships with brokers across the Northern market
Building pipeline and generating new business opportunities across Technology Professional Indemnity and Cyber
Representing Markel in the market through regular broker visits, networking and industry events
Working closely with distribution and underwriting colleagues to convert opportunities into profitable business
Delivering presentations and promoting Markel's specialist Technology proposition
Identifying and developing strategic broker partnerships
Supporting growth plans across Technology and Cyber portfolios
Contributing market insight and helping shape our future trading strategy
This is a highly visible, externally focused role where relationship-building and commercial thinking are just as important as technical underwriting capability.
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in people who can build trust, create opportunities and develop lasting broker relationships. Applicants must have a PI underwriting background.
You might currently be
A Development Underwriter
A Technology or Cyber Underwriter
A Professional Indemnity Underwriter
A Senior Underwriter looking for a more market-facing role
A Broker Account Executive with strong market relationships and commercial instincts
Experience in Technology underwriting would be valuable, but it isn't essential.
What's more important is your ability to engage people, identify opportunities and drive growth.
We're particularly interested in individuals who are
Relationship-focused and commercially minded
Confident meeting brokers and building market presence
Highly motivated by growth and business development
Self-driven and comfortable managing their own territory
Energetic, engaging and collaborative
Passionate about delivering outstanding broker experiences
About the Team
You'll join a growing Science & Technology team working alongside highly respected specialists in the market. You'll work closely with experienced leaders and Technology specialists while helping build Markel's presence across one of the most exciting sectors in insurance. Our culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive. We value individuals who want to contribute, share ideas and make a genuine impact.
What You'll Get
Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus opportunity (target 20% of salary)
Hybrid and flexible working
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options
Professional qualification support
Ongoing learning and career development
A collaborative environment where success is recognised and rewarded
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're excited by the prospect of building relationships, developing market presence and helping drive the continued growth of a thriving Technology portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a leading role in the future of Technology and Cyber underwriting at Markel.
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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