Property and casualty insurer Markel International has opened a new branch in Canada.

Trading under the name of MINT Canadian Specialty Underwriters (MCSU), the new branch will write business through Markel Syndicate 3000.

MCSU will focus on the areas of product liability, errors and omissions and specified medical professional/allied healthcare.

Barrett Hubbard, managing director of MCSU, said: “Lloyd's has tremendous franchise value and is held in especially high regard in Canada.”

He added: “Strong underwriting expertise combined with the Lloyd's name provides a tremendous platform from which to begin our marketing and production efforts.”

Gerry Albanese, president and chief operating officer of Markel International, said: “When Markel came to London five years ago, we were clear that we planned to build a truly international business based in this unique market. We are very excited about the opportunities we see in the Canadian market.”

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