Markel International
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,…
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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.
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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…
Markel moves to single tech platform
Markel has streamlined its business processes by replacing several back office systems with a single business platform.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Frederik Wulff
As the head of Markel-owned Anglo Underwriting, Frederik Wulff is well placed to comment on liability trends. He tells Francesca Nyman about the pitfalls of medical malpractice business, the changing regulatory environment, and new opportunities in…
Law firms urged to go global to secure place on London market insurer panels
Law firms must improve their international focus if they are to earn a position on London market insurers’ panels, as claims bosses plan reviews of their legal partners.
Claims: Front of house?
Representing the main touchpoint between insurers and customers, claims departments are of vital importance but have traditionally struggled to attract top-level staff. Is this now changing?
Market Moves: Big names Sime and Giles among this week's notable departures
There were high-profile changes within both the insurer and broking arenas this week – with two significant moves involving senior figures at major organisations. At RSA, long-serving employee Chris Sime revealed his decision to walk away from his…
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Markel raids QBE for professional and financial risks MD
James Hastings has been appointed managing director of Markel’s professional and financial risks division.
Market Moves: Markel, Axa and Argo head the recruitment trail
Insurers hit the recruitment trail hard last week after recent broking dominance, with notable hires at Markel, Axa and Argo. It was a quieter few days for those on the periphery of the industry, although some of the slack was inevitably picked up by the…
Markel and Alterra shareholders give green light to acquisition
The Markel acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings has been given the go-ahead by shareholders at both firms following a vote.
Markel Germany hires Aon credit manager
Markel International has hired trade credit specialist Frank Burghardt.
Markel hoping to close Alterra purchase in April
Markel president William Stovin has told Post the firm hopes to have fully acquired Alterra Capital by the start of Q2.
Report reveals identity of 'best and worst' claims teams of 2012
A report into which insurers possessed the best and worst performing claims teams last year has been published - with Catlin in the top spot and Zurich and RSA languishing at the bottom of the table.