Markel International
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.
Markel in talks to make trio of redundancies following restructure
Markel International is in redundancy talks with three of its employees, following a wholesale business restructure announced on 13 April, Post understands.
Markel reduces number of operating divisions
Markel International has reduced the number of its operating divisions from seven to three, with the changes effective from 1 May.
The Claims Process: Together again
Hammering down loss adjusters on fees proved a false economy for insurers as falling service standards merely wreaked more havoc on the industry’s reputation. But sense has prevailed and the two sectors are showing signs of a welcome reconciliation
Markel launches fintech protection
Markel International has launched a policy that offers protection for businesses operating in the fintech sector.
Markel appoints industry veteran Spencer as NED
Markel International has appointed former BMS CEO John Spencer as a non-executive director.