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Markel

Senior Associate – Professional Risks

Markel

. Handle a diverse caseload of insured and uninsured contentious and non‑contentious matters .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Handle a diverse caseload of insured and uninsured contentious and non‑contentious matters
  • Advise on professional indemnity, public liability, property damage, D&O and cyber risks
  • Work on complex coverage issues and disputes, primarily from a defendant’s perspective
  • Act as the day‑to‑day lead on cases, setting strategy, reserves and delivery plans
  • Supervise and support junior lawyers and administrators, helping them develop their careers
  • Play an active role in business development, internal referrals and relationship building
  • Support the team’s growth, with a particular focus on London Market work

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience handling professional indemnity and/or liability insurance claims (defendant‑side)
  • Exposure to policy coverage advice and disputes
  • A background in insurance‑focused or defendant litigation teams (London Market experience is advantageous but not essential)
  • Confidence managing your own caseload across a wide range of values and complexities
  • Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach
  • An interest in business development and team growth
  • The capability and enthusiasm to support and supervise junior colleagues

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary plus annual bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
  • Excellent pension, private medical and dental cover
  • Life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
  • A clear platform for career progression and professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools
professional indemnity claimsliability insurance claimspolicy coverage advicedispute resolutiondefendant litigationcase managementstrategy developmentreserves managementbusiness development
Soft Skills
communication skillsclient-focused approachleadershipmentoringrelationship buildingteam growthsupervisionconfidenceorganizational skills