What we do

Markel Corporation (NYSE &ndash; 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.
Markel UK is a specialist insurer serving regional brokers and UK SMEs. We have developed one of the UK&rsquo;s first integrated insurance, tax and legal services aimed at SMEs..
In each of our businesses, we seek to deliver innovative products and adaptable customer service so that we can be a market leader. Our time horizon is long-term, our approach is disciplined, and our focus is on continuously improving the quality of the customer experience.

What we stand for

We believe that there is no higher calling in business than to help our customers, colleagues, and shareholders win

Who you'll work with

Our culture is our greatest asset, and our culture is defined by the Markel Style.
The Markel Style is a timeless statement of our values and mission.
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<li>Be honest and fair in all our dealings</li>
<li>Share success with others</li>
<li>Honor our commitment to our communities</li>
<li>Empower people to reach their full potential</li>
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We work with a forever mindset and an appreciation for the cumulative result that develops over time.

What you'll get

Are you looking to develop your career as a Claims Handler? Come and support our claims team here at Markel! 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: The claims department aims to be the market leader in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, creative and professional service to our brokers and clients. We strive to be pro-active and flexible in management of claims whilst maintaining our integrity. The claims team works with the underwriting team in order to facilitate close communication and exchange of ideas, and is an integral part of the product and customer service delivered to our clients. What you'll be doing: Take full responsibility and accountability for your workload of claims covering varied classes of business but with a focus on Employers Liability, Public Liability and Property claims. Be able to prioritise work, have good time management skills and be able to work to deadlines to see claims through to final settlement in a proactive manner. Have a detailed knowledge of policy wordings and their application for Employers' Liability, Public Liability and Property claims across all classes of business in addition to a working knowledge of all UK Retail wordings. Ensure good and regular lines of communication exist with key brokers and ensure that relationships are maintained. Contribute to team projects as required by the PRT Claims Team Leader and the UK Claims Managers. Our must haves: Have either legal qualifications or will be a claims practitioner with property claims experience being desirable but not essential, relevant experience including studying towards or having a real desire to study towards CII qualifications. Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook and must become fully competent with our in-house systems. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. 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 Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. What's in it for you? * A great starting salary plus annual bonus &amp; 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 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

Claims Handler

Are you looking to further develop your career as a Business Development Manager? Come and support our team here at Markel! 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: Reporting into the Markel UK Head of Business Development The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our broker partnerships in the region including managing account plans, building pipeline and driving growth. This will include working alongside the Strategic Partners team, new business underwriters, existing business teams, and other Markel business units to ensure delivery of our sector propositions. What you'll be doing: Ownership of the Account Plans for allocated broker accounts within the Markel UK region as described in the Business Development Plan Maintain existing broker relationship through regular development meetings in conjunction with the Head of Business Development Work alongside the UK region underwriters to assist in delivering new business terms where appropriate to assist in winning business Develop a clear understanding of the Markel UK sector propositions and confidently present to allocated brokers Provide input into the regional meeting Maintain the broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up-to-date and accurate for the London region brokers. Add meaningful notes of broker meetings and ensure outcomes are tasked and followed up to maintain good development practice, in accordance with the CRM working practices guide Actively seek new broker prospects and add to the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Our must haves: Have previous experience within a Business Development role in the commercial insurance market Be able to maintain and execute Account Plans for allocated key regional brokers and Strategic Partner branches, including owning the engagement strategy and quarterly business reviews Developing pipeline with key regional brokers and Strategic Partner branches to drive growth in accordance with the North region new business budget Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business 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 Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. What's in it for you? * A great starting salary plus annual bonus &amp; 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 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

Business Development Manager

Do you have great customer service &amp; administration skills and want to progress your career? Come and help support our Front of House team here at Markel Law 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 realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team here at Markel International. The role will report into our Support Services Manager and will involve working on our main reception desk at our Leeds. What you'll be doing: Be the Front of House face of our Leeds office Meet and Greet all clients and associates including managing conference facilities and room bookings/catering requirements of Leeds office Provide Facilities support to Operations and Support services Manager Be responsible for general office admin ensuring all Leeds post is managed and distributed in a timely manner adhering to any deadlines and data protection regulations Provide excellent Customer Service for inbound reception calls maintaining service levels Ensure all security/H&amp;S requirements are maintained when welcoming visitors and new starters within required standards in line with relevant procedure Our must haves: Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload Good IT skills including strong attention to detail and accuracy managing and logging calls Excellent Customer Service skills Demonstrate first class client care and communication skills across all levels. Effective team player, demonstrate positive and co-operative interaction with team members. Who we are: Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. Markel Corporation (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 quarterly bonus &amp; 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.

Receptionist

Do you have any commercial litigation, insolvency or debt recovery experience? Come and help support our Civil Litigation debt recover team here at Markel Law 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 realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Civil Litigation team in Manchester. At present, we have a dedicated Debt Recovery team carrying out privately-funded work for Markel's policyholders and members of certain professional trade associations and membership organisations (including the Federation of Small Businesses). The Debt Recovery team forms part of the firm's wider Civil Litigation department, which currently comprises of 11 fee earners and 3 legal administrators. The work is fast-moving, varied and challenging, and the successful candidate will receive full training in our internal practices and procedures. Markel Law LLP (Markel Law) is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients. Our clients and business partners comprise businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries. What you'll be doing: Manage a case load of your own of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution (and both pre- and post-issue) Prepare, review and submit legal correspondence and documents, including letters before action, claim forms, particulars of claim and court forms Maintain and organise case files, ensuring accurate and updated records of all relevant correspondence and documentation Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, debtors, courts and third parties regarding case updates, settlement offers and negotiations Draft and proof-read correspondence, legal notices and settlement agreements Develop and advise upon effective debt collection strategies and settlement plans Analyse debtor financial information and assets to assess potential recovery options Work efficiently on cases that are predominantly funded under a fixed price scheme, but also with exposure to privately funded hourly rate matters Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client's position Provide our clients with a timely, efficient and courteous service at all times Be expected to deliver on billing and other key performance indicators Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures Have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the insurance industry and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance company Our must haves: Ideally have existing commercial litigation experience, debt recovery or insolvency Be accustomed to running their own caseload under supervision Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload Have good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows) Deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines Have high attention to detail and accuracy in their work Demonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external partners Have excellent written communication skills Be an effective team mate, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members Who we are: Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. 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 &amp; 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.