Neil Galjaard, Markel UK
Neil Galjaard, Markel’s managing director in the UK, leads its retail business across insurance, tax, and legal services, collaborating with brokers, accountants and lawyers.
Ranked Number 24 on the Insurance Post Power List 2025Social media: LinkedIn (More than 1700 connections)
With more than 40 years’ industry experience, Galjaard – a familiar face in the industry – has
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