Markel International
Trade credit insurers paid equivalent of £4m a week in claims last year
Trade credit insurers paid businesses the equivalent of £4m in claims every week last year.
Markel hires marine liability underwriter in Singapore
International (re)insurer Markel has hired a senior marine liability underwriter for its Asia-Pacific operation
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly 2017 - as it happened
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly took place on 23 March. Post's journalists reported live from the event.
Markel's Moi on the dangers of 'miscellaneous' Asian professionals
What do wedding planners, property managers, and skin beauticians all have in common? They are considered as 'miscellaneous professionals' in the eyes of the insurance industry.
Interview: Guy Goldstein, Next Insurance
As Next Insurance launches today a chatbot allowing personal trainers to quote and buy insurance via Facebook Messenger, its founder and CEO Guy Goldstein tells Jonathan Swift how the American insurtech start-up plans on revolutionising the SME…
Markel to enter surety market in March
London-based specialist insurer Markel International will enter the surety market in March this year, following the appointment of two senior underwriters.
Live cover: There's no business like show business
The media has helped to publicise the importance of live event promoters having insurance to safeguard against shows having to be cancelled or abandoned due to unforeseeable events.
Film Production: Lights, camera, insure!
Film sets can be dangerous places, with wires and cables trailing and spectacular stunts being performed. What are the risk factors associated with making movies?
Penny Black's Social World - November 2016
Saddle swapping, snuggle snaps and pedalling for pounds
Markel enters marine PI market with Galleon deal
Markel International has acquired specialist marine MGA Galleon for an undisclosed sum.
Neil Galjaard appointed divisional MD of Markel UK
Markel International has appointed Neil Galjaard as divisional managing director of Markel UK.
Diversity: How to implement a more eclectic workforce
Historically, the insurance industry has lacked diversity. When you imagine a typical insurance firm, you may picture a male, pale and stale boardroom. Increasingly, though, the industry has been implementing a range of initiatives to draw in a more…
Foister swaps Liberty for Markel energy in Singapore
Timothy Foister has left Liberty International to join Markel in Singapore.
Markel UK opens new Birmingham office
Markel UK has moved to a bigger office in Birmingham in order to “grow in profile” in the city.
Markel reports threefold increase in comprehensive income to shareholders
Markel has reported strong H1 2016 results, with a 307% increase in comprehensive income to shareholders from last year.
Ageas launches app-based millennial insurer Back Me Up with monthly fee
A new app-based insurance start-up aimed at millennials has launched this week targeting the millions of 18 to 34-year-olds who do not currently buy contents, travel or device cover.
Travel: Navigating the exclusions
Travel insurance policies come with exclusions that can have huge consequences on your financial and personal life.
Markel International Spain restructures underwriting department
Markel International Spain has restructured its underwriting department into two areas, personal accident and liability.
Lu swaps AIG in Hong Kong for XL Catlin in Singapore
Louisa Lu has joined XL Catlin in Singapore as senior underwriter - casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Claims: Claims side leads way towards a digital Lloyd's
Lloyd’s of London, like the London market as a whole, is becoming more urgent about getting up to speed with modern technology – and claims is leading the way
Markel appoints Bhav Desai as head of professional indemnity
Markel has appointed Bhav Desai as head of professional indemnity following predecessor David Sawyer's appointment to managing director of professional and financial risks.
Quiz of the week - 03 June 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Markel’s Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless made redundant
Markel International’s joint managing directors of specialty Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless have been made redundant, following a wholesale business restructure of the insurer, Post can reveal.
Digital start-ups: Ready to launch
With a new start-up being founded every minute in the UK, the insurance industry has to meet the needs of this new breed of client.