Development Underwriter; Care

Development Underwriter (Care Sector) Scotland Permanent | Full Time

Help Shape the Future of Care Insurance at Markel! We re making a significant investment in our Care Sector team and are looking for two commercially minded Development Underwriters to help drive the next phase of growth. This is not a traditional desk-based underwriting role. We re looking for individuals who thrive in the market, enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities and creating growth.

You ll combine your underwriting expertise with a highly broker-facing approach, developing new business opportunities while helping strengthen Markel s position as one of the UK s leading specialist insurers in the care sector. With over 15,000 policyholders and a strong reputation in specialist care, this is an opportunity to join a successful, growing team where your impact will be visible from day one.

We re creating this position to expand our market presence and build new broker relationships across key growth regions. This role will focus on Scotland, although we re keen to hear from exceptional candidates in other locations.

You ll have the freedom and autonomy to develop your territory, build your profile within the market and influence the future direction of our Care portfolio. If you re someone who enjoys being out meeting brokers, opening doors and turning relationships into profitable business, you ll feel right at home here.

• Grow Market Presence:
  • Build and strengthen relationships with brokers across your territory
  • Identify and win new business opportunities
  • Increase awareness of the Markel proposition within the care market
  • Represent Markel at broker meetings, industry events and networking opportunities
• Deliver Profitable Growth:
  • Underwrite and negotiate new business risks within authority
  • Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
  • Drive sustainable portfolio growth while maintaining underwriting discipline
  • Contribute to a significant annual new business target
• Influence and Collaborate:
  • Work closely with underwriting, distribution and operational teams
  • Share market insight and broker intelligence
  • Support the development of Markel s Care proposition
  • Act as a trusted business partner to brokers and internal stakeholders

• Learning disability providers
• Mental health services
• Children s care organisations
• Residential care providers
• Charities and not-for-profit organisations
• Specialist care businesses

You ll likely come from a background in:

• Development Underwriting
• Commercial Underwriting
• Care Sector Underwriting
• Specialist Insurance
• Broker Development

Most importantly, you ll be someone who enjoys creating opportunities and building meaningful broker relationships. You ll bring:

• Commercial underwriting experience within the care / social welfare sector
• Experience working with brokers and developing accounts
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• A proven track record of generating new business
• A proactive, self-starting mindset
• Confidence working autonomously across a large territory
• Strong negotiation and trading skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High-profile growth opportunity
• Strong market reputation
• Established portfolio and broker network
• Significant autonomy and trust
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Opportunity to shape your territory and influence growth

• Competitive salary & generous bonus paid quarterly
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Generous holiday entitlement with buy/sell options
• Professional qualification support
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• A genuinely supportive and inclusive culture

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 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.