Markel
Underwriting & Governance Analyst
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Underwriting & Governance Analyst
Underwriting & Governance Analyst (Underwriting Enablement Team Lead)
Locations: Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | Birmingham
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
About the Role
At Markel, we believe insurance is more than policies and paperwork—it’s about empowering people and businesses to move forward with confidence. As we redefine our underwriting function, we’re creating a dynamic role for an ambitious professional to join the newly established Underwriting Enablement Team.
This isn’t a conventional governance position. You’ll wear multiple hats—technical underwriting expert, governance lead, stakeholder manager, and team developer. This unique opportunity blends governance expertise, technical underwriting support, and people leadership in a player-coach style role.
If you’re seeking a position where you can drive underwriting operations, refine processes, develop talent, and collaborate with senior underwriting leaders, this could be your next career move.
The Opportunity
Directly reporting to the Underwriting Director, you’ll support the wider leadership team by ensuring rigorous governance, regulatory compliance, underwriting controls, and operational excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Maintaining robust underwriting frameworks that underpin the function’s effectiveness
- Leading and developing the newly formed Underwriting Enablement Team, which supports Product, Pricing, and Underwriting teams
- Shaping the future direction of the team as it grows and evolves
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical Underwriting & Governance
- Maintain underwriting governance standards across the business
- Review and approve non-standard endorsements
- Support underwriting controls, delegated authorities, and governance processes
- Monitor adherence to underwriting guidelines and regulatory protocols
- Implement legal and regulatory changes
- Conduct underwriting data analysis and governance reporting
- Collaborate with Product Line Leaders and senior stakeholders
- Support governance, reinsurance, and operational projects aligned with profitability and regulatory goals
- Serve as the primary point of contact for governance queries and technical underwriting support
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Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the Underwriting Enablement Team
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance management
- Prioritise and allocate workloads effectively
- Build processes, structures, and operating models within the new function
- Shape the team’s long-term direction as it develops
Business Partnership
- Build strong relationships with Underwriting Product Leaders, Pricing teams, and senior management
- Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency
- Align governance practices with strategic underwriting priorities while ensuring excellence
- Champion knowledge sharing and technical expertise across Markel UK
What We’re Looking For
While candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, we’re particularly looking for:
- Significant experience in:
- Underwriting, technical broking, or a governance-focused insurance role
- Underwriting controls, governance, or regulatory compliance
- Strong technical underwriting knowledge
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytical and organisational strengths
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading teams
- ACII qualification (or progression towards completion)—a plus
- A proactive, improvement-driven mindset, particularly in technology and AI-based process optimisation
Ideal (but not mandatory):
- Product experience in Financial Lines, Liability or Commercial Insurance
- ** Leadership potential** with evidence of shaping functions
Why This Role?
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This position stands out because it combines:
✔ Technical excellence with team leadership ✔ High visibility and influence across the organisation ✔ The chance to influence future governance standards and operational excellence ✔ Broad exposure to Product, Pricing, and Underwriting functions ✔ Growth potential in shaping a new team and fostering bold innovation
Why Markel?
At Markel, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture, blending ambition with collaboration. We empower our teams to challenge norms, take ownership, and grow.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with a bonus opportunity
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + carryover/sale of unused leave
- Private medical & dental cover
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Travel insurance
- Fully funded CII qualifications
- Flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an ambitious underwriting professional eager to step into leadership, help define underwriting governance, and join a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a business that prioritises people and strives for continuous improvement.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Markel celebrates a diverse workforce, valuing experience from varied backgrounds and life circumstances. We encourage applications from all qualifying candidates and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
For accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at rec@markel.com or call 0161 507 5827.
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