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If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.\nJoin us and play your part in something special!\nThe opportunity:\nThe Assistant Underwriter role is based in London and sits within the wider Risk Management Excess Casualty division, which operates from Bermuda, Dublin and London. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Risk Managed Excess Casualty team with the underwriting of new and renewal US domiciled excess casualty business, which is placed on the London market. This position will report to the Senior Director.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nClear and set up renewal and new submission files on Markel systems\nAs required, review excess casualty underwriting submissions for accuracy and completeness\nAs required, use company underwriting and pricing tools to assist underwriters when pricing and quoting, in accordance with established company guidelines.\nEnsure accuracy of information inputted into all appropriate systems each month\nWork with underwriters to complete files to audit standard \nServe as a point of contact for brokers by assembling information on behalf of the underwriters, answering and resolving low complexity issues, facilitating overall servicing of accounts.\nTravel to and attend broker and client meetings, dinners and events as required\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients\nBuild strong relationships with employees across the US and International platforms\nParticipate in special projects and other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation of the team, broker needs are met, and business results are achieved.\nGenerally assist underwriters in the day-to-day management of the excess casualty portfolio\nOur must-haves:\nBackground in insurance, broking and/or casualty underwriting support would be beneficial;\nExperience with industry accepted casualty policy forms and endorsement wordings would be beneficial;\nStrong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and excellent negotiation skills;\nStrong analytical and organizational skills and excellent problem solving/decision making abilities;\nMust be a team player and able to work independently as needed.\nWho we are:\nMarkel Group (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.\nWe’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nA great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…\n25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave\nFantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer\nThere are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!\nAre you ready to play your part?\nChoose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.\nMarkel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. 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