Markel News – Page 2
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 18 to 22 August 2025
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NewsMarkel completes sale of reinsurance renewal rights
’This move will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best so that we can grow our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel agrees to sell reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide
’With this change, we will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best by growing our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel launches pre-loss services for UK cyber clients
’At Markel, we feel we’re uniquely positioned as a business because we’re going behind risk transfer solutions by offering these additional pre-loss services to help clients manage their cyber risk,’ says director
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NewsIS2 expands partnership with Markel
’Our partnership with IS2 has been instrumental in transforming the way we serve our customers,’ says director
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NewsMarkel leader departs insurer after 28 years to join CFC
’I’m excited to begin a new chapter in which I can enhance my learning, develop new skills and be challenged in different ways,’ says appointee
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NewsRising cyber risk drives Markel to launch new insurtech proposition
‘We want to disrupt traditional insurance products, as well as how customers view the role of the insurer,’ says head
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NewsMarkel appoints new head of schemes
’His leadership will be pivotal in guiding our investment in technology and people,’ says broker director
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NewsMarkel completes acquisition of 51-year-old marine MGA
’I look forward to the opportunities we can leverage as we join forces,’ says president
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NewsMarkel hires ex-RSA boss Mooney to lead UK business as Galjaard steps down
Galjaard recently led the development of Markel UK’s new five-year strategy, but says his ’personal plans do not see me working in a full-time capacity until 2030’
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NewsMarkel launches clinical trials product to support global research
‘We look forward to supporting innovation in the life science industry by continuing to deliver effective risk transfer solutions for future lifesaving treatments,’ says senior underwriter
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NewsBiba announces Markel as official partner
‘This partnership reflects our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to brokers, helping them navigate the evolving needs of their clients,’ says UK marketing director
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NewsMarkel promotes for new UK head of technology
‘We are confident that under his leadership, Markel will continue to provide market-leading insurance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of technology businesses,’ says director of underwriting
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NewsMarkel to acquire 51-year-old MGA specialising in marine products
’There are clear strategic and cultural similarities between the two businesses,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel makes multiple senior hires to expand broker capabilities
’We aim to further develop broker partnerships and strengthen market presence with distribution and underwriting experts in 2025,’ says UK divisional director
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NewsMarkel makes several senior hires to enhance wholesale claims service
’I’m looking forward to seeing them elevate Markel’s wholesale claims operation,’ says managing director for international claims
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NewsFull Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines 2024/25 is now available
Insurance Times reveals full insurer rankings on service across both commercial and personal lines, with 16 insurers included in 2025’s final report
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NewsMarkel merges three businesses and names new chief executive for joint venture
’Our work going forward will ensure that we make decisions as close to the customer as possible,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel appoints ex-Axa leader as new head of UK trading
’My focus will be on making the trading journey with Markel as seamless and efficient as possible for UK brokers,’ says appointee
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NewsMarkel aims at better service by balancing hybrid working with broker demands
’Brokers have faced challenges with insurer responsiveness since the pandemic, but Markel is committed to getting this right,’ says divisional director
