Senior Underwriter (PI & D&O) – Direct & Digital Trading

Underwriting & Trading Manchester | Hybrid Working | Permanent – Great Salary Generous Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits Markel UK is a specialist insurer serving SMEs across a range of sectors through both broker and direct distribution channels. As part of a financially strong global organisation, we’re investing heavily in our Direct & Digital proposition as we continue to grow and innovate Digital quote-and-buy journeys Advanced trading capability Data-driven decision making Emerging AI and automation solutions This is a newly created and strategically important role within our Direct & Digital business. You’ll become the senior underwriting authority supporting our Professional Indemnity and related management liability propositions whilst helping drive trading performance and customer outcomes. Trading Digital & Technology Governance Unlike many underwriting roles, you’ll have the opportunity to shape processes, introduce new ideas and contribute to future AI and automation initiatives. Underwriting & Trading Apply senior underwriting authority across Professional Indemnity and SME risks. Support profitable growth through effective risk selection. Drive improvements in quote, conversion and retention performance. Monitor portfolio performance and trading results. Identify trends, opportunities and emerging risks. Provide recommendations to improve trading outcomes. Product & Digital Development: Help shape the future of our Direct insurance products. Influence underwriting rules, referral pathways and digital journeys. Strategic Projects: Contribute to AI, technology and digital transformation projects. Improve customer journeys and trading effectiveness. Collaborate with senior partners to evolve the Direct trading model. Significant commercial underwriting experience. Experience underwriting Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O) risks. Portfolio management and performance monitoring experience. Direct insurance experience. SME commercial insurance knowledge. MGA, insurer or commercial broker background. Experience working with digital insurance propositions. Commercially minded and comfortable balancing risk and opportunity Curious about how technology will shape the future of insurance Interested in influencing strategy, not just underwriting risk Looking for broader exposure across product, trading, portfolio management and digital innovation Shape a new role and help define its future. Influence trading strategy and portfolio performance. Get involved in digital transformation and AI initiatives. Competitive salary + 20% annual bonus opportunity Hybrid working Private medical insurance Life assurance 25 days holiday plus buy/sell options Excellent learning and development opportunities Clear career progression pathways If you’re a PI and D&O underwriting professional looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, commercial influence and digital innovation, we'd love 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. com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed.