Business Development Manager

Join us as a Business Development Manager at Markel International.

Do you have Business Development experience within the insurance/broker industry? Do you have exceptional broker relationship management skills? Come and join our UK Broker team here at Markel as a Business Development Manager.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our NMUK Broker team working across the North/North West. Your role will involve managing our broker partnerships, developing account plans, building pipeline and driving growth while collaborating with underwriters and other business units.

• Ownership of the Account Plans for allocated broker accounts within the Markel UK region as described in the Business Development Plan
• Maintain existing broker relationships 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, adding meaningful notes of broker meetings and ensuring outcomes are tasked and followed up
• Actively seek new broker prospects and add to the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide

• Previous experience in a Business Development role within commercial insurance/brokers
• Ability to maintain and implement Account Plans for allocated key regional brokers and Strategic Partner branches, including ownership of 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
• Working closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers
• Challenging, motivated and success‑oriented with expertise and a desire to build a market‑leading business

• A great starting salary plus car allowance, generous quarterly bonus scheme and strong benefits package
• 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan and other great benefits
• Countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, with the support needed to do so

Choose “Apply Now” to fill out our short application, so that we can learn more about you.

Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations worldwide.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, 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 participate in the application or interview process and perform essential job functions if successful.

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