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The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Markel International’s HR team as an apprentice. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the team, gaining hands-on experience within our HR Business Partner (HRBP) function. You’ll support core HR activities and develop insight into how we partner with the business. In addition, you’ll have exposure to areas such as talent development, helping you build a broader understanding of how we support employee growth and engagement. This role is designed to build foundational HR knowledge and equip you with the skills to grow a long-term career in HR. You will be surrounded by and friendly and collaborative team who will support you in completing your HR apprenticeship (with the level dependent on experience).

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the HRBP team with HR related administration covering end to end employee lifecycle administration (eg preparing leaver letters, internal transfer letters, secondment letters, compensation change letters, onboarding letters.

• Manage and update HR systems with all key personnel information, including Workday transactions such as employee transfers, manager changes, supervisory organisation creation, compensation adjustments and terminations.

• Process family leave arrangements (eg parental leaver, maternity leave).

• Manage employee queries relating to the terms of their employment and company policy.

• Assist with Employee Relations meetings (eg grievance and disciplinary).

• Support the Talent Development team with in-person training and other events, including room setup, liaising with IT, Reception, and catering, and preparing printed materials.

What’s in it for you:

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.

• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Have a strong interest in HR

• Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.

• Can build and maintain relationships with colleagues through strong written and verbal communication.

• Always ensure a high level of integrity and discretion, as confidentiality and sensitivity must be maintained.

• Are driven individuals who are able to work at a fast pace.

• Possess good IT (Microsoft Office) skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn in-house systems.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Have achieved 3 A-levels grade C or above or grades equivalent to 96 UCAS points.

• Achieved GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or C or above (or equivalent qualification).

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The Opportunity:

Markel international is the perfect place to kick-start your career in the insurance industry and we are seeking passionate graduates to join our Wholesale Claims team. Throughout the structured training programme you will be supported by senior claims adjusters, whom all have extensive knowledge and experience in their field. Markel’s supportive management style and training will make you a well-rounded claims professional, significantly enhancing your career development through the many progressive opportunities available.

The award-winning team manages claims arising from our seven core business lines; Marine, Energy, Equine, Trade Credit Political Risk and Surety, Professional and Financial Risks, Cyber and International Casualty.

As a graduate on the Wholesale Claims programme, you will be assigned to their Professional and Financial Risks & Cyber team with an opportunity to spend time with/learn about other classes of business.

What you’ll be doing:

As a trainee claims adjuster, you’ll become an expert in your field, with the ability to assess claims and provide support to your clients should the worst happen. Within the programme you will:

• Take part in structured training conducted by senior employees with an extensive amount of knowledge in the industry to ultimately help successful candidates learn the fundamentals of insurance.

• Work alongside claims adjusters and lawyers to manage the end-to-end claims process.

• Analyse claims data to monitor for trends and create reports.

• Collaborate across other business areas such as Actuarial and Legal and Regulatory to uphold regulatory requirements.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business including underwriters, actuaries and finance.

• Collaborate and problem-solve with departments to successfully complete a range of challenging yet rewarding tasks which will shape you into an experienced claims specialist over a period of time.

• Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship.

• Attend regular check-ins to review performance so that you have every opportunity to progress and gain more autonomy within your role.

What’s in it for you:

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.

• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Patient, proactive, resilient and committed graduates, looking for a long-term career in claims.

• Resilient and analytical thinkers who are confident working with data.

• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and demonstrate initiative & self-discipline.

• Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.

• Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playing your part, in any way that you can.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2:2 in any discipline.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The Opportunity:

An exciting graduate opportunity has come up to join Markel International’s ever expanding International Portfolio Analytics team as a Graduate Portfolio Analyst. The successful candidate will be an integral team member who will provide data-driven insights for the business, more specifically underwriters across all areas of our Wholesale and National Markets divisions. The candidate will be given exposure to a wide range of analytics tools which will develop their technical skill set and encourage innovation.

Whilst working in this team, you’ll develop a breadth of knowledge as you have the option to rotate between the Portfolio Management, Pricing Transformation, Catastrophe Management and Data Science teams. The rotational role will equip you with the diverse knowledge and skills necessary to build a long-term career in insurance analytics or alternatively open up a range of different career paths as a result. Moreover, if it transpires that you excel within a particular area, and you are keen to further specialise within that function, the team at Markel are happy for you to do so. Critically, you will be afforded the opportunity to drive your own development.

The International Portfolio Analytics team work in partnership with underwriters to achieve the common goal of making well-informed strategic underwriting decisions, that will improve our profitability, by collecting, organising and interpreting statistical information.

What you’ll be doing:

Within the programme you will:

• Dive into learning about the insurance industry, build valuable business connections, and shine in presentations to underwriting divisions. Plus, chart your path to success with options for external qualifications such as CII and actuarial exams.

• Harness the power of Python, SQL and other coding languages to drive cutting-edge analytics.

• Create and maintain a variety of pricing models using specialist tools and the newest technologies within the insurance industry.

• Learn to tell a story through data, using data visualisation techniques to display patterns, trends and outliers effectively.

• Build reports in Power BI and present to the underwriters.

• Master the art of data management and Microsoft SQL.

• Take part in structured training conducted by senior employees with an extensive amount of knowledge in the industry to ultimately help successful candidates learn the fundamentals of insurance.

• Develop your career, with regular check-ins so that you have every opportunity to progress and gain more autonomy within your role.

• Gain unparalleled exposure to and knowledge of the role of a Pricing Actuary.

What’s in it for you:

• Successful candidates will be integral members of the Portfolio Analytics team, collaborating across the global business including our Asia offices (underwriting, actuarial, claims, distribution, strategy and delivery), as well as external tech partners.

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360-degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, your own financial coach, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.

• The opportunity to achieve professional accreditations – whether that be in relation to Actuary or Microsoft.

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Are patient, proactive, resilient and hard-working individuals.

• Are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of both working independently and well as part of a team.

• Are organised individuals with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and flexibly.

• Can display clarity of thought, as well as strong attention to detail.

• Are resilient and analytical thinkers who are confident working with data whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Are self-motivated individuals who possess an inquisitive nature and are able to take initiative.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders.

• Have an ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with coding languages highly beneficial (preferably Python).

• Have achieved or is on track for at least a 2:1 in any STEM degree discipline.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

Chubb Apprenticeship Programme: Claims & Operations

With You, Chubb is Better

• Are you ready to launch your career in the dynamic world of insurance?
• Do you want to gain hands-on experience while earning an industry-recognised qualification?
• Are you excited to work for a global organisation where your contributions make a real impact?

If so, the Chubb Apprenticeship Programme is the perfect first step in your career journey!

About the Programme

The Chubb Apprenticeship Programme is a 24-month opportunity designed to give you hands-on experience across our Claims and Underwriting Operations functions, spending 12 months in each area. This rotational structure provides a comprehensive understanding of the insurance cycle while equipping you with practical skills and industry knowledge. As an Apprentice, you’ll gain valuable insights and expertise that can pave the way for future roles in operations, underwriting, claims management, and risk analysis.

The programme combines 20% structured learning with 80% on-the-job training, focusing on Chubb’s technical expertise, digital tools, and personal development. With exposure to both underwriting operations and claims, you’ll build a strong foundation for a career in these areas and beyond. Whether you aspire to excel in operations, claims, or other exciting fields, this programme is your perfect starting point.

Your Rotations

Underwriting Operations
Support underwriting teams to deliver exceptional client service. You’ll take ownership of key operational tasks, including:

• Recording insurance risks
• Managing bookings
• Preparing policy documents
• Processing endorsements

You’ll also identify and implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and enhance workflows. Working at the heart of our business, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams and build a strong foundation in insurance operations.

Claims
Discover what happens behind the scenes after an incident. In this rotation, you’ll:

• Assist in delivering Chubb’s claims strategy
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure claims are handled efficiently and in line with standards

By working closely with the claims team, you’ll develop the skills to exceed customer and broker expectations and lay the foundation for a successful career in insurance claims.

Why Join Chubb

At Chubb, we assess, assume, and manage risk with expertise and discipline. As a global leader in insurance, we operate in 54 countries and territories, offering a wide range of products, including property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance.

Chubb is defined by its broad product offerings, exceptional financial strength, and global reach, supported by local expertise. As part of our team, you’ll work in diverse, multicultural environments that foster international collaboration and enhance communication and cultural understanding.

We are committed to developing our employees, offering extensive opportunities for progression and professional growth. Joining Chubb as an Apprentice is more than just a role, it’s the beginning of an exciting and rewarding career.

What You’ll Gain

• A competitive salary with growth potential as you gain experience
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Personal and professional development through a challenging yet rewarding programme
• Full support to achieve the Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and the Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII)
• Potential for a permanent role upon successful completion
• An inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive

Ready to take the first step in your career? Join Chubb and unlock your potential in a dynamic, global organisation.

The Opportunity:

Our Strategy team works directly with senior leadership on the company’s most important priorities – from shaping growth plans to designing how we organise for the future. You’ll join a high-performing team that works on impactful projects and influences decisions at the top of the business. It’s a chance to learn fast, contribute from day one, and build a strong foundation for your career.

This isn’t a deeply technical insurance role. Instead, you’ll develop strategy fundamentals within a specialty insurance context and build a broad understanding of the industry across many areas. We’re looking for ambitious candidates who are exploring opportunities in graduate consulting, including those offered by major consultancies—people who enjoy structured problem solving, working with senior leaders, and making a real impact. This role offers the advantages of a smaller team: faster responsibility, direct exposure to decision-makers, and mentoring from experienced ex-consultants from top-tier firms.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be working closely with senior leaders and teams across Markel, getting involved in projects such as analysing new market opportunities, shaping commercial strategy, and designing how we organise for the future. Every week will bring something different, and you’ll quickly see the impact of your work.

• Supporting the development of strategic plans and recommendations for senior leadership

• Analysing data and trends to spot opportunities for growth and improvement

• Preparing clear, concise presentations and reports for senior leaders

• Collaborating with teams across the business to gather insights and solve real problems

• Building business cases and modelling scenarios to support key decisions
• Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship

What’s in it for you:

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.
• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.

• Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playing their part, in any way they can.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2.1 in any discipline

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw clear conclusions

• Are able to communicate ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally, to a range of audiences

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The Opportunity:

An exciting graduate opportunity has arisen to join our ever-evolving Catastrophe Modelling and Exposure Management team as a Graduate Catastrophe Risk Analyst. The successful candidate will be an essential team member supporting data-driven risk insights across multiple lines of business, including property, marine, energy, and specialty classes. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of modelling tools and analytics techniques designed to enhance your technical expertise and promote innovation in how we assess and manage catastrophe risk. While working in this team, you’ll build a broad foundation of knowledge across natural (climate and seismic hazards) and non-natural (cyber, terror, war) catastrophe risk management techniques. This will provide you with the diverse experience and skills needed to develop a long-term career in catastrophe risk management or open up alternative paths within insurance risk analytics. Above all, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your professional growth and make a meaningful impact from day one.

The Catastrophe and Exposure Management team collaborates closely with underwriters, actuaries and the wider International Portfolio Analytics team to deliver well-informed insights that guide strategic underwriting and capital management decisions. By analysing, interpreting, and communicating complex catastrophe data, you will help improve the company’s understanding of our exposures, enhance portfolio resilience, and contribute to sustainable profitability.

What you’ll be doing:

Within the programme you will:

• Dive into learning about the insurance industry, build valuable business connections, and shine in presentations to underwriting divisions.

• Harness the power of SQL and Python to drive cutting-edge analytics.

• Master the usage of industry standard catastrophe models and aggregation tools for pricing and portfolio analysis.

• Learn to tell a story through data, using data visualisation techniques to display patterns, trends and outliers effectively.

• Master the art of data management and Microsoft SQL.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Markel’s International offices.

• Take part in structured training conducted by senior employees with an extensive amount of knowledge in the industry to ultimately help successful candidates learn the fundamentals of insurance.

• Develop your career, with regular check-ins so that you have every opportunity to progress and gain more autonomy within your role.

• Gain unparalleled exposure to and knowledge of the role of a Catastrophe Analyst.
• Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship.

What’s in it for you?

• Successful candidates will be integral members of the Catastrophe and Exposure Management team, collaborating across the global business including our International offices as well as external tech partners.

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.

• The opportunity to achieve professional accreditations – whether that be in relation to industry specific qualifications or broader technical skills.
• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Are patient, proactive, resilient and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of both working independently and well as part of a team.

• Are organised individuals with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and flexibly.

• Can display clarity of thought, as well as strong attention to detail.

• Are resilient and analytical thinkers who are confident working with data whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Are self-motivated individuals who possess an inquisitive nature and are able to take initiative.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders.

• Have an ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with coding languages highly beneficial (preferably SQL and Python).

• Have achieved or is on track for at least a 2:1 in any STEM degree discipline.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The Opportunity:

As a core component of Markel International’s insurance operations, the Wholesale division trades globally with medium to large businesses and offer larger premiums and limits. With offices around the world, Markel’s Wholesale division encompasses three underwriting divisions- Marine and Energy; Professional, Financial Risks and Cyber; and Specialty- alongside an award-winning Claims team, as well as dedicated Operations and Strategic Business Development teams. With many of their risks written through Lloyd’s of London marketplace, their ambition is to become the best speciality insurer out there.

Please find further details regarding Markel’s Underwriting divisions below:

https://www.markel.com/international/london

https://www.markel.com/international/london/product-profiles

What you’ll be doing:

As a trainee underwriter you’ll spend your time learning everything that you need to become expert in your field. Within the programme you will:

• Provide technical support to the underwriters including data management and administrative tasks

• Learn how to assess, rate, quote and ultimately underwrite risks

• Take part in a structured, in depth training programme designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills an behaviours in line with our ‘Underwriter of the Future’ career framework

• Take part in secondments to other teams to broaden your skills and network

• Build relationships with brokers and clients by attending events and networking opportunities

• Collaborate and problem solve with departments such as actuarial and compliance
• Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.
• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.

• Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playing their part, in any way they can.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2:2 in any discipline.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The Opportunity:

Are you studying a STEM subject, curious about underwriting, and eager to apply the technical knowledge you’ve learned in a practical, commercial setting?

Join Markel International’s Underwriting Analytics programme and build the profile the market is asking for: a data confident, commercially astute underwriter of the future. This is a rare, hybrid pathway that develops you in analytics first and then places you at the heart of the market – so you don’t just read the numbers, you know how they’re made and how to use them when it matters. From day one you’ll be close to live portfolios and real decisions, seeing how pricing models, predictive insight and portfolio steering give underwriters an edge across the London Market. You’ll learn how to interrogate data at both risk and portfolio level, how to translate signals into appetite and price, and how to bring clarity to complex submissions, and then you’ll carry that toolkit into an underwriting seat. By year two you’ll be contributing to trading discussions, shaping viewpoints on risk selection and rate adequacy, and helping to build a profitable book within either Marine & Energy or Professional and Financial Risks & Cyber. This programme is designed as your onramp to a long term underwriting career at Markel.

As a core component of Markel International’s insurance operations, the Wholesale division trades globally with medium to large businesses and offer larger premiums and limits. With offices around the world, Markel’s Wholesale division encompasses three underwriting divisions- Marine and Energy; Professional, Financial Risks and Cyber; and Specialty- alongside an award-winning Claims team, as well as dedicated Operations and Strategic Business Development teams. With many of their risks written through Lloyd’s of London marketplace, their ambition is to become the best speciality insurer out there.

What you’ll be doing:

Year 1: The Portfolio Analytics Team

Immerse in International Portfolio Analytics (IPA). You’ll be embedded with the teams that power our decision making – Portfolio Management, Technical Pricing, Predictive Analytics and Data Science – translating data into actionable underwriting insight. You’ll learn how portfolios behave, how pricing models are built and validated, and how to turn raw information into signals underwriters actually use.

Within your first year on the programme, you will:

• Dive into learning about the insurance industry, build valuable business connections, and shine in presentations to underwriting divisions.

• Utilise coding languages to drive cutting-edge analytics.

• Create and maintain a variety of pricing models using specialist tools and the newest technologies within the insurance industry.

• Learn to tell a story through data, using data visualisation techniques to display patterns, trends and outliers effectively.

• Build simplified reports in Power BI and present to the underwriters.

• Master the art of data management and Microsoft SQL.

• Take part in structured training conducted by senior employees with an extensive amount of knowledge in the industry to ultimately help successful candidates learn the fundamentals of insurance and analytics.
• Perfectly kickstart your career as a Graduate Assistant Underwriter – a profession now centred around the harnessing of data and analytics.

Year 2: The Wholesale Underwriting Team – Marine & Energy / Professional and Financial Risks & Cyber

Step into Underwriting. You’ll specialise with one of our market leading teams – Marine & Energy (M&E) or Professional and Financial Risks & Cyber (PFR & Cyber) – and put that toolkit to work at the front line of Underwriting: triaging submissions, contributing to pricing, debating appetite, joining broker conversations and helping shape the book. The intention is that you remain in underwriting following the programme.

Within your second year on the programme, you will:

• Provide technical support to the underwriters including data management and administrative tasks.

• Learn how to assess, rate, quote and ultimately underwrite risks.

• Take part in a structured, in-depth training programme designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with our ‘Underwriter of the Future’ career framework.

• Take part in secondments to other teams to broaden your skills and network.

• Build relationships with brokers and clients by attending events and networking opportunities.

• Collaborate and problem solve with departments such as Actuarial and Compliance.
• Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 27th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.
• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.

• Are organised individuals with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and flexibly.

• Can display clarity of thought, as well as strong attention to detail.

• Are resilient and analytical thinkers who are confident working with data whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Are proactive and self–motivated individuals who possess an inquisitive nature and are able to take initiative.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Have an ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with coding languages highly beneficial, although not essential.

• Have achieved or is on track for at least a 2:1 in any STEM degree discipline.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in this role, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Markel International’s UK division as a graduate. Our UK Insurance Graduate Programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to build a successful career in insurance.

As a graduate on the programme, you will be aligned to one of three core teams: Innovation, Claims, or Broker. While working in your primary team, you’ll gain a deep understanding of our business and have the opportunity to complete short secondments within other UK business areas to broaden your experience. Markel will support you every step of the way as you develop your career beyond the programme.

The insurance division is a diverse team of around 500 exceptionally talented and collaborative individuals. The UK division focuses on accessing local businesses and works closely with regional brokers to deliver specialist insurance solutions for individuals, businesses, and professionals.

What you’ll be doing:

As a graduate on the UK Insurance programme, you’ll have the opportunity to build a broad understanding of your business area while gaining exposure across the UK Insurance division. Through this programme, you will:

• Take part in structured training conducted by senior employees with an extensive amount of knowledge in the industry to ultimately help successful candidates learn the fundamentals of the business of insurance.

• Assist with core tasks that support the overall department workload and strategy, whether that be underwriting, claims adjusting, business development or operational processes.

• Work in an environment where you will be able to gain valuable experience through on-the-job, technical and professional skills training.

• Learn the terms and acronyms used by specialists across the insurance sector.

• Collaborate and problem-solve with departments to successfully complete a range of challenging yet rewarding tasks which will shape you into an experienced insurance professional over a period of time.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business including underwriters, actuaries and finance.

• Learn how to assess, rate, quote and underwrite the client’s risk.

• Draft written reports and develop financial models to analyse client-specific projects.

• Analyse data, including premium rates, risk analysis, monitor trends and create reports.

• Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship.
• Attend regular check-ins to review performance so that you have every opportunity to progress and gain more autonomy within your role.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.

• Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

• A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.

• Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.
• Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must-haves:

Markel are looking for candidates who:

• Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.

• Resilient and analytical thinkers who are confident working with data.

• Patient, resilient and committed graduates, looking for a long-term career in Insurance.

• Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playing their part, in any way they can.

• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and demonstrate initiative & self-discipline.

• Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.

• Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.

• Have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2:2 in any discipline.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.