Underwriter (Construction Renewals) Leeds or London Great salary + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office Based Build Something Bigger! Are you a Construction Underwriter looking for greater ownership, stronger broker relationships and the opportunity to be part of a business that's investing heavily in its future? We're looking for an experienced Underwriter to join a growing Construction team, managing an established portfolio of renewal business across a broad range of specialist construction risks. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected team with ambitious growth plans, working alongside experienced underwriters who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and long-term broker partnerships. This isn't a role where you'll simply process renewals. You'll be empowered to make decisions, develop broker relationships, identify new opportunities and contribute ideas that help shape the future of the portfolio and wider construction proposition. The Opportunity: Working within the Construction Renewals team, you'll manage an established portfolio of business covering a diverse range of construction trades, including: · Building contractors · Electrical contractors · HVAC contractors · Mechanical building services · Building service engineers · Interior fit-out and finishing trades You'll underwrite across a varied product suite including: · Public Liability · Professional Indemnity · Property · Combined Construction Packages · Additional Liability covers The portfolio includes risks ranging from SME clients through to complex cases, with premium values typically between £2,500 and £100,000, alongside larger strategic accounts. What You'll Be Doing: · Managing a portfolio of construction renewal business · Building and developing strong broker relationships · Negotiating renewal terms and securing profitable outcomes · Handling mid-term adjustments and referrals · Identifying opportunities to cross-sell additional covers · Working closely with New Business and Technical Underwriting teams · Delivering an outstanding service experience to brokers and customers · Contributing to team performance and retention objectives · Bringing fresh thinking and market insight to support continued growth and change within the business What We're Looking For: We're looking for an experienced and commercially-minded underwriter who enjoys speaking with brokers, building relationships and taking ownership of their portfolio. You'll likely bring: · Construction underwriting experience · Strong knowledge of Liability and Professional Indemnity risks · Existing underwriting authority within your current insurer · Experience managing either renewal or new business portfolios · Excellent broker relationship and trading skills · Strong organisational and pipeline management capability · Confidence working autonomously with minimal supervision · A proactive approach and willingness to contribute new ideas Why Join Us? This is a fantastic time to join the team. Recent investment, leadership hires and growth plans are creating exciting opportunities across the Construction business. You'll work alongside experienced industry professionals in a highly collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, development and teamwork are genuinely valued. In return, you'll benefit from: · Great starting salary + 20% Annual Bonus · Hybrid & Flexible Working · Private Medical Insurance · Life Assurance · Income Protection · Generous Holiday Allowance with Buy/Sell Options · Support for CII Qualifications · Ongoing Learning and Career Development · Inclusive and Supportive Culture Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an experienced Construction Underwriter looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, build meaningful broker relationships and contribute to a growing, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Construction Underwriting! 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 [email protected] 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. #LI-PC1 #LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUK

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