Markel International Graduate Programmes

Welcome to Markel where we take great pride in what we do. To us, insurance isn’t just a policy - it’s a vital promise that gives people and businesses the confidence to move forward, each and every day. Here, you’ll find exceptional people, without the ego. People who’ll bring out your best, and support you at every step, because it’s who we are and the secret to our success.

We are a leading global speciality insurer with a truly people first-approach. With over 5,000 employees across the globe, finding creative solutions for complex risks is our passion. And our broad array of tools and knowledge allows us to create tailored coverage solutions for even the most complex needs.

Our international business is made up of two core divisions: Wholesale and National Markets, through these we offer innovative products and services. Our international business is located throughout UK, Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific.

We pride ourselves on having accessible leadership, an inclusive culture and a focus on empowerment- we call this The Markel Style. This is brought to life through our employee led networks via ‘People with Style’, which are centred around inclusion, community, wellbeing and recognition.

Markel International's Graduate Programmes

National Markets Graduate Programme (UK Insurance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Markel International’s UK division as a graduate. Our UK Insurance Graduate Programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to build a successful career in insurance. As a graduate on the programme, you will be aligned to one of three core teams: Innovation, Claims, or Broker.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026NMLIADD

Graduate Catastrophe Risk Analyst

An exciting graduate opportunity has arisen to join our ever-evolving Catastrophe Modelling and Exposure Management team as a Graduate Catastrophe Risk Analyst. The successful candidate will be an essential team member supporting data-driven risk insights across multiple lines of business, including property, marine, energy, and specialty classes.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026CATLIADD

Wholesale Claims Graduate Programme

The award-winning claims team manages claims arising from our seven core business lines; Marine, Energy, Equine, Trade Credit Political Risk and Surety, Professional and Financial Risks, Cyber and International Casualty. As a graduate on the Wholesale Claims programme, you will be assigned to their Professional and Financial Risks & Cyber team with an opportunity to spend time with/learn about other classes of business. As a trainee claims adjuster, you’ll become an expert in your field, with the ability to assess claims and provide support to your clients should the worst happen.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026ClaimsLIJB

Strategy Graduate Programme

Our Strategy team works directly with senior leadership on the company’s most important priorities - from shaping growth plans to designing how we organise for the future. You’ll join a high-performing team that works on impactful projects and influences decisions at the top of the business. It’s a chance to learn fast, contribute from day one, and build a strong foundation for your career. We’re looking for ambitious candidates who are exploring opportunities in graduate consulting, including those offered by major consultancies—people who enjoy structured problem solving, working with senior leaders, and making a real impact.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026StrategyLIADD

Underwriting Analytics Graduate Programme

Are you studying a STEM subject, curious about underwriting, and eager to apply the technical knowledge you’ve learned in a practical, commercial setting?

Join Markel International’s Underwriting Analytics programme and build the profile the market is asking for: a data confident, commercially astute underwriter of the future. This is a rare, hybrid pathway that develops you in analytics first and then places you at the heart of the market - so you don’t just read the numbers, you know how they’re made and how to use them when it matters.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026UALIJB

Wholesale Underwriting Graduate Programme

With offices around the world, Markel's Wholesale division encompasses three underwriting divisions- Marine and Energy; Professional, Financial Risks and Cyber; and Specialty- alongside an award-winning Claims team, as well as dedicated Operations and Strategic Business Development teams. With many of their risks written through Lloyd’s of London marketplace, their ambition is to become the best speciality insurer out there.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026UWLIJB

Portfolio Analytics Graduate Programme

An exciting graduate opportunity has come up to join Markel International’s ever expanding International Portfolio Analytics team as a Graduate Portfolio Analyst. The successful candidate will be an integral team member who will provide data-driven insights for the business, more specifically underwriters across all areas of our Wholesale and National Markets divisions.

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https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Markel2026PALIJB