Overview
About Markel:
Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.
Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
In each of our businesses, we seek to deliver innovative products and adaptable customer service so that we can be a market leader. Our time horizon is long-term, our approach is disciplined, and our focus is on continuously improving the quality of the customer experience.
The role
Underwriting Assistant
London – Hybrid
£Competitive +Bonus and Benefits
The Energy Division writes a global book of upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas business, as well as offshore construction and renewable energy, they are now looking for an Underwriting Assistant to help support their midstream business. We are leaders in a number of our chosen areas and require a commitment to technical expertise and accuracy to maintain this leadership role. A great emphasis is placed on the relationship between the insured and insurer. Business is written through both Markel Syndicate 3000 and Markel International Insurance Company Limited. The Division maintains close relationships with the Marine division and underwriters in MINT's overseas offices.
What you will be doing:
Providing and maintaining a good standard of technical underwriting support for the Energy Division underwriting teams including research and review of our data
Accurate capture of aggregation, risk and premium data on the company systems
Helping to develop and maintain strong working relationships with London and overseas brokers
Analysing risks through applicable rating tools and/or other systems as required
Control and timely transfer of all documentation from the underwriting team to the appropriate recipient in accordance with MINT and Divisional standards and SLA's
Resolving issues raised by the Underwriting Support Team, particularly in relation to data quality/completeness and escalation of premium chasing
Liaising with third party data entry team ensuring timely and accurate aggregation entry
Liaising with CAT Management team to ensure that aggregation checks and queries are managed in a timely and complete fashion
Liaising with brokers as required
Arranging weekly team meetingsWhat we are looking for:
Have passed or be prepared to complete the Lloyd's Introductory Test or Award in London Market Insurance shortly after employment; completion of the CII Advanced Diploma in Insurance is required
Have significant relevant experience as an Underwriting Assistant
Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Be educated to A-level standard or equivalent
Possess sound numerical and analytical ability and have achieved grade A-C in Maths GCSE or equivalentWhat's in it for you?
A very competitive basic salary plus bonus & benefits
25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
Company matched pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, a cycle2work scheme, season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), parental, adoption and shared parental leave pay and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts and cash back on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
The possibility of working from both the office and from home (hybrid), flexible working or other options are available
You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere within Markel
You'll be joining a global network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that
What we hope you'll do next:
Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
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.
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