Underwriter – Construction Renewals
Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or London (Hybrid – 3 days office)
Build something meaningful. Renew with purpose!
At Markel, underwriting is more than a process, it’s about relationships, judgement, and making a real difference. We're looking for an Underwriter – Construction Renewals and as part of our well-respected Construction team, you’ll take ownership of a diverse and established renewals portfolio, working at the heart of a business that puts people first and empowers underwriters to think differently.
This is a pivotal hire into a highly experienced, close-knit team, where your voice will be heard, your expertise trusted, and your impact immediate.
Why this role stands out:
Take on a ready-made, high-quality renewals portfolio with real ownership from day one
Join a stable, technically strong team with an excellent market reputation
Play a key role in maintaining strong broker relationships and high retention levels (87–89%)
Opportunity to shape how the team evolves, bringing fresh ideas and energy
Work in a people-first, collaborative culture within a Fortune 500 organisation
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll manage a varied construction renewals portfolio, delivering strong underwriting outcomes while building lasting broker relationships:
Underwriting renewals and mid-term adjustments within authority
Managing and retaining a portfolio of construction risks (typically £2.5k–£100k premium range)
Building strong broker partnerships and delivering outstanding service
Identifying opportunities to cross-sell and broaden coverage
Collaborating with technical teams, new business underwriters, and wider stakeholders
Providing market insight and contributing to underwriting strategy discussions
You’ll work across a broad mix of risks including general construction, electrical, HVAC, and building services, with multi-line exposure across liability, PI, and property sections.
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking an experienced underwriter who can hit the ground running and bring a proactive, commercial mindset:
Strong construction underwriting experience, particularly within renewals
Ability to manage a portfolio autonomously and make sound underwriting decisions
Confidence in handling broker relationships and phone-based discussions
Technical knowledge across liability, PI, and combined construction packages
A detail-oriented, disciplined approach with strong communication skills
You’ll stand out if you bring:
Experience handling complex or combined construction risks
A passion for building relationships and influencing outcomes
Fresh perspective, energy, and a desire to make an impact
What you’ll get in return:
Competitive salary + generous annual bonus
Hybrid working (3 days in office)
Private medical, dental, pension, life assurance & income protection
25 days holiday + buy/sell options
A genuinely collaborative, down-to-earth culture
Clear opportunity to step into a highly visible, impactful role
Why Markel?
We’re a global business with a distinctly human approach. Our underwriters are trusted to make decisions, challenge thinking, and build meaningful partnerships.
Our values guide everything we do:
We’re all about people
We win together
We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday
We think further
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re a construction underwriter looking for ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape outcomes in a high-performing renewals team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build something special at Markel.
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 via email at [email protected] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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