We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
About the team:
Markel UK is a sector focused insurance, tax and legal provider focusing on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and part of a multi-billion and financially strong “A” rated global corporation, serving regional brokers and UK businesses with a variety of sector specific solutions. We deliver propositions direct to customer, through brokers, partnerships and accountants. We are committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers and intermediaries.
By focussing our energies on our developed sector propositions, we can deliver a dynamic insurance product through our team of sector specialists, as well as access to our award winning legal and tax services teams. This enables us to provide a complete solution to our client’s business needs and goals and are the only insurance company to be rated five star for the last three years by our brokers.
We operate out of eight sites across the UK. We have set the strategy to double the size of the business by 2030, having previously doubled the size since 2019. We have seen successful and profitable growth and see specialist insurance solutions as the way to continue to deliver that ambition.
Our growth will come through existing and new Liability and Propertyproduct lines. We continue to invest in our team across the board to achieve our goals. One of the largest new initiatives as part of our 2030 plan is an increased focus on Schemes. We have a significant schemes book already and the plan will see this being the largest individual driver of our future growth.
What we ask of you:
· Work with the Broker Distribution Director and Director of Underwriting to lead the creation of a new Schemes Operations model
· Work with senior leaders across National Markets UK including underwriting, sales and operations to ensure the Schemes plans are delivered
· You will be owning the establishment and development of the Schemes business alongside the Head of Schemes Sales
· Set the operating model including bordereaux process, technology capabilities and platforms, operations and builds of new schemes, monitoring of performance, efficiency drives and improving broker/customer journeys
· Lead process improvement projects working with internal and external vendors/partners
· Embed operational KPIs in support of productivity goals
· Embed process improvement capability through training and knowledge transfer
· Lead complex issue and root cause analysis with recommendations to resolve
What you will bring to the role:
· A track record of process improvement
· Experience of managing the operational structure of a Schemes business within a UK retail operation
· A strong ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to influence a variety of stakeholders
· A hands-on approach, with high energy levels and self-motivation
· Experience in leading small teams for process improvement projects
What’s in it for you?
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
- Up to 16% company pension scheme,
- Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)
- Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!
Are you ready to play your part?
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, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You’ll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
At Markel we are all about the people, celebrating 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 will ensure that individuals are provided with any 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 or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
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What We Do
At Markel, we believe in hard work, a zealous pursuit of excellence, and fairness in all our dealings.
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) is a global Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. We seek to be a leader in each of our pursuits, with insurance being our primary business. As a market leader for specialty insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations around the world, Markel embodies integrity, commitment, teamwork, and innovation in every day operations. We are encouraged to look for a better way to do things. Since our founding in 1930, we have sought to know our customers’ needs and to provide quality products and service.
Markel specializes in providing coverage for hard-to-place risks for a variety of niche markets including:
• Agricultural and equine risks
• Reinsurance for large risk enterprises such as oil rigs
• Event cancellation insurance for weddings, concerts, and sporting events
• Inland marine coverage for fine art collections
• Environmental pollution
• Yachts, ATVs, and motorcycles
At Markel we provide an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. We are results-oriented, and we continually strive for a better way to do things. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility.
Markel helps employees balance work and social activities. Markel gives you the keys to success! Keeping an open mind and learning new skills allows our associates to stay ahead of the marketplace. Above all, we enjoy what we are doing. There is excitement here that comes from innovating, creating, striving for a better way, sharing success with others…winning.
That is the Markel Style.
