Markel International
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
Markel swoops for Hiscox US equine and livestock business
Markel is to acquire certain rights to the Hiscox Insurance Company animal mortality business which provides both equine and livestock coverage.
Markel extols value of ECF
A pilot project led by Markel International has found the time taken for lawyers to recover fees from insurers can be "slashed" using the Electronic Claims File system.
Markel International profits hit by major losses in H1 2010
Markel International reported gross written premiums of $395.3m for the six months to 30 June 2010, compared to $358.1m for the first half of 2009.
Markel swoops for French broker
Markel International has agreed to acquire Le Centaure, a French equine insurance broker and cover holder based near Deauville, Normandy.
Lloyd's & London market: Bargain hunt
It looks like investors searching for a piece of the action in Lloyd's can pick up a bargain right now, as depressed share prices shine a light on profitable businesses trading at a discount to their net asset value. Ralph Savage investigates whether a…
British Insurance Awards 2010: Leaders in learning
RSA’s training programme has brought marketing staff from all over the world together to network, learn and create a strong and coherent international brand, explains Liz McMahon.
Fraudsters banned from financial services
Three men involved in a scam to defraud Markel and QBE of millions of pounds have been banned from working in financial services.
FSA bans insurance trio for fraud act
The Financial Services Authority has today banned Timothy Higgins, Clifford Felstead and Ralph Brunswick from working in regulated financial services.
Markel revamps property division
Markel International has reorganised its property division in a bid to enhance the service it offers brokers and ensure better market coverage.
Markel welcomes rating boost
A.M. Best has upgraded the issuer credit rating of Markel International Insurance Company Limited, Markel International’s London-based insurance company.
Solvency II - Cost V opportunity: A cost worth paying
After complaints over the amount of management time needed to comply with Solvency II and the costs associated with this, Rachel Gordon asks if the grumbles are justified.
Markel relocates to Glasgow
Markel UK, the retail division of Markel International, has relocated its office in Scotland to Glasgow.
Markel growth despite quake
Markel International reported a 13% growth in gross written premiums in the first quarter of the year to $208.2m (Q1 2009: $185.0m). However, the insurer's combined ratio deteriorated to 109% (Q1 2009: 97%), which it attributed to $17m or 12 points of…
Approval of Chubb's move into Lloyd's market imminent
US insurance giant Chubb is set to enter the Lloyd's market almost a decade after its failed bid to buy Hiscox. According to sources, Chubb has received conditional approval for market entry with full authorisation following a Financial Services…
US insurance giant Chubb set to enter Lloyd's with new syndicate
Almost a decade after its failed bid for Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox US insurance giant Chubb has become the latest corporate player to bid for Lloyd’s entry.
Markel reports Q1 results upswing
Markel reported net comprehensive income of $134.5m for the quarter compared to a loss of $2m for the first quarter of 2009.
Markel makes new appointments
Markel International has launched a new trade credit division following the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
Markel wins jockey sponsorship
Flat jockey William Buick has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with insurer Markel International.
New recruit at Markel to help grow accident and health business
Property and casualty insurer Markel International, has recruited Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.
Markel builds trade credit team with hires
Markel International intends to build its trade credit division on an excess-of-loss insurance offering after three more senior underwriters joined the insurer from Ace Group.
Markel raids Ace to launch trade credit division
Property and casualty insurer has launched a new trade credit division, following the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
Post Europe Interview: Anne-Sofia Hedin
Sweden has attracted a lot of attention recently, not least because of RSA's growth plans there and the opening of a new Lloyd's representative office. Lynn Rouse speaks to Markel's general manager in Sweden Anne-Sofia Hedin to get a better of idea why…