Underwriting Assistant

Markel

Underwriting Assistant managing processes for professional liability insurance in Munich or Cologne. Engaging in system and data quality while providing support in team communications.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract and case processing for professional and financial loss liability, with a focus on maintaining data quality and effective communication with brokers and internal teams. Proficient in using Office tools and adapting to new systems to support product management and operational efficiency.

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Insurance Clerk QualificationLiability/Professional Liability ExperienceOffice Tools ProficiencyAnalytical ThinkingService Orientation

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Hard Skills

Contract ProcessingCase ManagementData Quality ManagementDocument MaintenancePolicy Issuance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam-Player MentalityCarefulnessStructured Process Enjoyment

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordMarkelNowWinsure

Certifications & Qualifications

Insurance Clerk Training

Industry Keywords

Professional LiabilityFinancial Loss LiabilityUnderwritingOperationsService Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contract and case processing in the internal office (quotation, application, review, policy issuance) for professional and financial loss liability – end-to-end, efficiently and service-oriented.
Interface work with Underwriting, Operations and IT: You help make standards and guidelines practical in day-to-day work.
Systems & data quality: Maintenance and management of cases in our quoting system and policy administration system; contribution to clean documents and templates.
Product support for professional liability: You work closely on products such as “Markel Pro IT, Media, Consultants, Service Providers, Real Estate, Architects and Engineers” and many others, handling document maintenance, minor updates, and coordination with colleagues.
Communication: Reliable contact person (m/f/d) for brokers, sales and internal teams;
Quality & learning: You actively contribute to our culture of learning from mistakes – we learn quickly and continuously improve.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed training as an Insurance Clerk for Insurance and Financial Services (m/f/d) or equivalent qualification; initial experience in liability/professional liability is a plus.
Carefulness, analytical thinking and enjoyment of structured processes.
Proficiency with Office tools (especially Excel/Word) and willingness to learn new systems (e.g. MarkelNow/Winsure).
Team-player mentality, clear communication and service orientation towards brokers and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and the option to work up to 40% remotely – so work and life fit together
Mobile, modern equipment that enables you to work well from anywhere
Numerous opportunities for development – professionally and personally
30 vacation days plus time off at Christmas and New Year’s Eve and three additional days for your voluntary commitment
A flexible monthly budget you can use individually for your needs – hassle-free
Contributions to company pension plans, term life insurance and capital-forming benefits – because financial security matters
Opportunity to purchase Markel shares on special terms
Access to exclusive employee offers (Corporate Benefits)