This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑performing, collaborative claims function at an exciting stage of growth. You'll manage a varied and technically interesting caseload, work closely with underwriters and brokers, and play a key role in delivering a market‑leading claims service.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Claims Handler, you'll take full ownership of your claims from notification through to settlement, ensuring outcomes that are fair, commercial and aligned with Markel's values.
You'll:
Handle a diverse caseload with a focus on Professional Indemnity, Cyber and Management Liability, alongside Employers' and Public Liability
Proactively manage workloads, prioritising effectively and meeting deadlines
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and key partners
Collaborate closely with underwriting and contribute to team projects and initiatives
Play an active role in maintaining Markel's reputation for technical excellence and service quality
Requirements
We're looking for a confident, commercially minded claims professional who enjoys working autonomously while being part of a supportive team.
You'll bring:
Experience handling Professional Indemnity, Cyber or Management Liability claims
A legal qualification or strong claims experience, with CII study completed or a desire to pursue it
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
Solid Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn in‑house systems
Benefits
Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)Competitive salaryGenerous annual bonusExcellent benefits packageClear development and progression opportunitiesA great starting salary plus generous annual bonus & strong benefits package...25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leaveFantastic 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 offerThere 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.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.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUKDental insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Senior Claims Handler
Liability & Construction Claims | Leeds (Hybrid)
Make your mark where it really matters!
Do you thrive on complex claims and want to be part of a business that genuinely puts people first?
Are you experienced in Professional Indemnity, Cyber, Management Liability or Construction claims and ready to take the next step in your career?
At Markel, we don't just handle claims - we give our clients the confidence to move forward. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a Senior Claims Handler to join our Liability & Construction Claims Team in Leeds.
Why Markel?
At Markel, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a community of optimists, problem‑solvers and specialists who challenge each other to be better every day. We believe that when people are empowered to realise their potential, exceptional things happen - for our customers and for each other.
We win together. We think further. We strive for better.
Markelcorp · Leeds, UK