Location: London - UK
Are you looking for a role where you can combine analytical thinking with commercial impact?
At Markel, you'll work at the heart of the business, partnering with underwriting, actuarial, finance and portfolio teams to identify opportunities, optimise performance, and help make confident, data-driven decisions across Markel International.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Underwriting Risk Analyst to join our Underwriting Strategy & Performance (USP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of underwriting decision-making, helping shape risk appetite, identify emerging exposures, and support profitable portfolio growth across Markel International.
What part will you play? 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.
Join us and play your part in something special!
The opportunity
The Underwriting Performance team sits within the Underwriting Strategy & Performance department, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, International. We help Markel International achieve safe and profitable underwriting by supporting portfolio optimisation, building strategic partnerships, and providing clear, forward-looking insight.
We link underwriting, actuarial, finance and other specialist functions. Our role is to help colleagues understand portfolio performance, identify risks and opportunities, and turn analysis into practical decisions. We combine constructive challenge with a strong understanding of the commercial pressures facing the business.
Our approach is based on partnership. We aim to be accessible, clear and solution focused. We use data to inform decisions, communicate proactively, and maintain underwriting discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
This is a broad role, with a remit across Markel International. You will work closely with the Head of Underwriting Performance and other members of the team, contributing flexibly across portfolio analysis, business planning, management reporting and strategic initiatives. The precise balance of work will evolve with team and business priorities.
What you’ll be doing
- Shape Markel International’s cycle management strategy
- Perform market cycle analyses, supporting underwriting strategy and responses to emerging issues
- Contribute to Markel International’s cycle management approach, leading on portfolio optimisation approach
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