Markel International has become the first major insurer to sign up to the Kinnect Platform since the initial launch group was formed last year.

Markel has also made arrangements with Marsh and Willis to allow all of its US North American property business with the two brokers to be handled through the Kinnect platform.

User trials with the two brokers are now under way with plans for Markel's involvement to go live by the end of August.

Together with Kinnect and other users of the platform, Markel International said it will look at other classes of business to put through the Kinnect platform.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.