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Delegated Data Analyst - Maternity Cover

Markel
Greater London
2 weeks ago
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Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact on delegated operations?

We are looking for an individual to work within the Delegated Underwriting team with responsibility for managing and administering the entire delegated underwriting process.

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:

We are a growing team of Delegated Account Technicians and Data Analysts led by the Delegated Authority Data Manager. Our focus: analysing and processing bordereaux into downstream systems. It’s fast-paced, supportive, and full of opportunities to build your insurance and technical skills.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead a portfolio of delegated and other accounts to meet post-underwriting requirements Assist with all aspects of delegated authority technical accounting; providing statistical information, checking and processing technical accounts Control binder contracts through the chasing and handling of bordereau submissions by using in-house tools Enter all risk information onto the in-house core systems (Eclipse/BDX) Scan all contract information, filing it electronically and in hard copy Data analysis and validation Responsible for following best practice binder chasing processes and improving team effectiveness and efficiency

Our must-haves:

Possess a sound knowledge of insurance; experience of working in the London Market or a delegated authority environment would be advantageous Have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with their clients/brokers Have experience of effectively handling and manipulating high volumes of data; demonstrated ability to create concise and accurate reporting and sound interpretation of the results Be educated to a minimum of A-Level or equivalent Possess strong numerical and analytical skills Demonstrate good working knowledge of Excel, and be a competent user of MS Office; experience of using BDX/Eclipse would be advantageous and ability to learn in-house software is critical CII qualifications or equivalent would all be desirable

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

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 via email at or call us at 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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