Head of Regional Broker Development

About the role

Markel is a leading specialist insurer supporting the commercial needs of UK SMEs. We partner with an extensive network of local, regional and strategic brokers, affinity relationships and direct channels, providing sector‑specific insurance solutions across: Professional & Management Risks Care Technology Biomedical & Life Science Specialist & General Contractors ...and new sectors we continue to innovate every year Our challenger attitude sets us apart. We combine expert underwriting, exceptional service, and a unique value‑adding services package that no other SME provider in the UK can match. As Head of Regional Broker Development , you'll shape how the broker community understands, engages with, and champions our proposition. You'll be a key figure in driving Markel's UK growth ambition - and elevating our brand in the market. You'll report directly to the Broker Development Director and play a pivotal role in our UK‑wide team. What You'll Lead & Deliver: Drive Markel's UK growth plan by identifying, developing and nurturing brokers aligned to our specialist sectors Lead your business development team to deliver strong new business performance and strategic results Build a healthy, well‑managed pipeline across products and services - and ensure robust discipline in follow‑up and conversion Own and grow key broker relationships, ensuring they deliver sustainable value and increased engagement Champion our propositions through deep market knowledge, storytelling and insight sharing Model high‑quality sales professionalism, accurate CRM data, and effective activity reporting Run structured, purposeful broker meetings that support the wider UK sales strategy 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