Markel
Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in Risk?
We are looking for an individual to add significant value in identifying, measuring and controlling sources of volatility that affect our Underwriting.
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:
As a team central to Markel International, being part of the Office of the CUO offers regular contact points with key decision makers, and excellent exposure across the business.
Champion a dynamic culture of risk awareness and proactive reporting throughout Markel International's underwriting divisions. Stay vigilant to both specific and systemic risks within our diverse product portfolio.
Monitor and analyse political, economic, social, and technological emerging trends to understand and mitigate potential impacts on risk levels/appetite.
Collaborate with teams across Exposure Management, Risk Management, Underwriting, Actuarial, and Corporate departments.
Drive continuous improvement in Markel's underwriting risk management practices, leveraging the latest advancements from within and beyond the insurance industry.
What you'll be doing:
- Provide analysis and reporting to help identify sources of a variety of sources of volatility e.g. natural, non-natural, emerging risks.
- Utilise modelling output and develop internal scenarios to drive decision-making and understanding of the risks key to the business.
- As a second hire into the Underwriting Risk area, you'll make a significant impact on the divisions capabilities: identifying sources of volatility and acting to mitigate these risks.
- Assist the Head of Underwriting Risk run several groups across underwriting risk within areas such as emerging risk, climate change, and cyber.
Our must haves:
- Strong project management, organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve independently, confident in piecing together data/outputs that offers senior stakeholders clear insights into what's happening
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with various reporting and business intelligence tools.
- Knowledge of catastrophe management or risk management techniques, tools and best practices.
- Strong understanding of insurance and reinsurance concepts. Having completed or working towards an industry qualification is encouraged but not essential. Study support can be made available.
Ideal for an actuarial student not seeking to qualify, and seeking commercial risk opportunities. Equally catastrophe risk analysts or exposure analyst seeking a role within an underwriting aligned function.
Who we are:
Markel 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.
We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.
What's in it for you?
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package...
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
- Fantastic 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
- There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
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 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.