Cyber Development Underwriter

Cyber Development UnderwriterManchester | Leeds | Birmingham (Hybrid Working – mix of Office, Home and Broker Meetings)Help shape the future of SME Cyber insurance !With cyber risk accelerating and demand surging, we’re investing heavily in our UK Cyber proposition — and we’re looking for an experienced Cyber Development Underwriter to play a pivotal role in that journey.This is a high-impact, broker-facing role where you’ll combine technical cyber underwriting expertise with commercial development, helping us grow a fast-expanding SME Cyber book and strengthen our position as a go-to market for UK brokers.You’ll be part of our dedicated Cyber Centre of Excellence, working closely with brokers across the UK to build pipeline, win new business and deliver sustainable underwriting performance.Why this role?Be part of a major cyber growth strategy, with a clear ambition to grow the book to 35m GWP by 2030Work with excellent broker relationships, high-quality submissions and real autonomyBlend technical cyber underwriting with visible broker engagement and developmentJoin a people-first organisation that genuinely invests in underwriting expertise and career progressionWhat you’ll be doing:Underwriting complex SME cyber risks within agreed authority and appetiteOwning and developing a panel of brokers, positioning Markel as a preferred cyber partnerDriving pipeline creation, new business conversion and income deliveryActively engaging brokers through meetings, development plans, training and eventsSupporting broker education around cyber risk and insurance solutionsMaintaining accurate CRM data to enable data-led engagement and reportingContributing to team performance reporting and cyber trading activityCoaching and supporting junior underwriters through referrals and mentoringWorking closely with internal partners to deliver strong outcomes for brokers and customersWhat we’re looking for:You’ll be a commercially minded cyber underwriter who enjoys being visible in the market and influencing growth.Proven experience underwriting Cyber risks, ideally within the SME spaceStrong knowledge of cyber exposures, coverage and underwriting disciplineDemonstrable success in building and developing broker relationshipsA confident communicator who can trade, influence and win businessComfortable working with CRM systems and digital underwriting platformsMotivated, collaborative and keen to help build a market-leading cyber propositionWhat’s in it for you?Competitive salary plus generous annual bonusUp to 16% employer pension contributionPrivate medical & dental coverIncome protection and life assuranceElectric car scheme, travel insurance and emergency care benefits25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)Genuine opportunities for learning, development and career progressionFlexible and hybrid working patterns supportedAbout Markel:At Markel, we do insurance differently. We’re a people-first organisation built on trust, long-term thinking and underwriting excellence. As part of the Markel Group (NYSE: MKL), a Fortune 500 company operating in over 20 countries, we combine global capability with a genuinely personal culture.Our UK Broker Channel is the largest and fastest-growing part of our business — and Cyber is right at the heart of that momentum !Ready to make your mark?If you’re looking for a role where your underwriting expertise, broker relationships and commercial instincts can truly move the dial, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now to start a conversation.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. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com 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.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUKSummaryLocation: Manchester - UK; Leeds - UK; Birmingham - UKType: Full time