Markel International
Markel swoops for Marketform marine claims boss
Markel has bolstered its marine claims operation with the recruitment of Marketform’s head of marine claims.
Cable’s accountability plans increase D&O brokers risk management role
Brokers selling directors’ and officers’ policies could be called upon to ‘plug the gap’ between policyholder expectations and insurance cover following tough new government proposals aimed at increasing the responsibility of company executives.
Markel launches cyber risk offering
Markel International has launched a module for professional services firms in the UK which protects against cyber risk.
Markel appoints Matthew Cannock as MD in Singapore
Matthew Cannock has been appointed Markel International's managing director in Singapore.
Matthew Cannock named new Markel MD in Singapore
Markel International has appointed Matthew Cannock as managing director in Singapore.
PostCast - Issue 2 - 15/22 August
The team discuss the news, features and interviews from the 15/22 August edition of Post Magazine. Hosted by Post editor Stephanie Denton.
Interview: Markel's William Stovin: Culture club
Happy with the cultural fit following Markel’s $3.1bn acquisition of Alterra, president and chief operating officer William Stovin is looking to drive the newly merged firm forward.
Markel takes more space in Walkie Talkie after Alterra acquisition
Markel International has finalised terms to pre-let additional space in 20 Fenchurch Street or the 'Walkie Talkie' building after completing its acquisition of Alterra.
Markel liability boss defends scope of D&O cover amid calls for reform
Markel International’s head of management liability risks has stated that defence costs are covered “in almost all situations”, following calls by the Institute of Directors for liability insurance reform.
Market Moves: High-profile moves come to the fore at Bluefin and Covéa, while Markel hires two
Another hectic week saw the usual suspects come to the fore with high-profile moves at Bluefin seeing the broker’s CEO stepping up to the role of executive chairman, while at Covéa a new SME leader will be reunited with a former Brit colleague who joined…
Markel recruits Aspen adjuster for senior claims role
Specialist insurer Markel has swooped for a former Aspen and QBE adjuster to bolster its claims team.
Markel hands Richardson European retail claims role
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the role of European retail claims manager.
Markel's UK retail head to lead European retail claims
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the position of European retail claims manager.
Markel eyes trade credit opportunities in Asia
William Stovin, president of Markel International, has commented that his company sees significant opportunities to grow its trade credit book from Mumbai to Singapore.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Top 5 European stories
The top five stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Midwives professional indemnity: Communication breakdown with PI specialists leaves ball in coalition’s court
Government tasked to intervene as midwives’ insurance talks corrode
Markel unveils liability product catering for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups, which will be available to brokers through the specialist insurer’s e-trading system.
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
Markel adds professional indemnity underwriter to its team
Bhavik Desai has joined Markel as an underwriter in the insurer’s professional and financial risks division.
Top five European news stories
The top five stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days,
Markel completes acquisition of Alterra
Markel has completed the acquisition of Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Alterra Capital Holdings for $3bn.
Markel records COR boost
Markel Corporation has announced a 9% improvement in its combined operating ratio for the first quarter of 2013.
Europe View from the Top: Frederik Wulff
The protective nature of the German insurance market has historically meant that local property and casualty insurers have been willing to provide generalised cover across a range of industries, ensuring profitability when claims increase, or demand…