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Admiral launches telematics product; Generali partners with Supercede; FCA hires in enforcement
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
60 Seconds With... Nick Rugg, Markel
Nick Rugg, senior underwriter of fintech and financial institutions at Markel International, tells us about his experience flying a plane, and reveals that in parenthood, honesty is not always the best policy.
View from the Top: Markel’s Nick Line on what insurers need to get right in 2023
Nick Line, chief underwriting officer at Markel International, outlines why serving customers, recruiting talent and embracing new technology are front of mind this year.
Aviva reshuffles claims legal panel; Minster Law partners with AA; Flood Re adds a NED
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurance's tax contribution; QBE launches W&I product; Theme for Biba 2023 revealed
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
How equine insurers are still going the distance to manage horse-racing risks
David Worsfold explores how equine insurers rose to the challenge of managing horse-racing risks in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are now handling today's hardening market
Offshore wind scale-up presents challenges for underwriters
The accelerating scale-up of global offshore wind projects presents challenges for insurers seeking to stay abreast of supply chains and new technologies, underwriters have said.
WTW partners with Liberty and Markel; MS Amlin's 3-year sustainability plan; Novidea appoints head of UK delivery
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Dan Martin, Markel International
Markel International recently appointed Dan Martin as managing director of distribution strategies and business development. He speaks to Post about supporting Markel’s long-term ambitions of sustainable growth, and operational effectiveness by working…
Webinar: Watch Aviva, First Central, Markel and Salesforce discuss the CX lessons every insurer should know
In a fast-changing market, insurers cannot afford to stand still. Covid accelerated the move to digital channels. Now cost of living pressures are adding to consumer demand for ever more competitive deals, outstanding service and a seamless customer…
Jensten buys Ravenhall; Six leave Ed for Consilium; HF moves to Media City
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Mark Plews, Markel UK
Mark Plews has been director of underwriting at Markel UK since March, joining from Hiscox. After six months in the role, he talks to Post about Markel's growth plans, the difficulties of the hard market for professional indemnity, and the company's…
Howden Re and Tiger Risk create 'largest MGA'; Aston Lark Ireland makes another purchase; Gallagher appoints claims director
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Markel hires MD of distribution strategies and business development
Markel International has appointed Dan Martin as managing director of distribution strategies and business development.
60 Seconds With... Nicola Marshall, Markel
Nicola Marshall, senior underwriter of professional indemnity and technology, media and communications at Markel International, surprises Post with her judo expertise and love of golf.
Intelligence: Insurers must brace now for the oncoming inflation storm
Inflation is front of mind for the general public – and that is no different for the insurance market. David Worsfold investigates how prepared the sector is for inflation rises and how they can make sure customers see insurance as a must-have instead of…
Blog: Supporting brokers in navigating the challenges of PI market
The professional indemnity classes continue to test the resolve of underwriters. Nic Brown, divisional director of broker at Markel UK, says insurers have to continue to support brokers and clients despite the challenges the risks present in the current…
Leadership changes at Markel as co-CEO Whitt is set to retire next year
Markel is making a number of senior leadership changes at the company as co-CEO Richard Whitt confirms he will retire next year after 31 years with the company.
Markel UK hires director of underwriting from Hiscox
Markel UK has named Mark Plews as director of underwriting, joining from Hiscox.
Q&A: Nic Brown, Markel UK
At the start of 2022, Nic Brown took up the post of divisional director for Markel's UK broker channel. He speaks to Post about what Markel is hearing from brokers, and the insurer's strategy to continue driving the growth it has seen in recent years.
Travelers updates on coal stance; Hubb claims metaverse first; Thomas Cook signs insurance partnership; and Vitesse backed by HDI as it raises $26m
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Markel UK promotes Nic Brown to head up broker national markets
Markel UK has named Nic Brown divisional director – broker, with a remit to lead its UK national markets broker channel.
Blog: Managing the multiple facets of cyber risk
Scott Bailey, divisional managing director of cyber at Markel International, looks at the challenges and past trends in the cyber market, and where they could lead to future decisions for those operating in this space.
Broker Insights targets UK growth and entering US market after £6m raise
Insurtech Broker Insights has raised more than £6m in a Series A funding round led by Mercia investing from its Northern Venture Capital Trust funds.