Markel Re has appointed J Ruffin Branham Jr as president and chief operating officer, with effect from 1 July 2004.

Branham joins the company from Palmer & Cay.

Markel Corporation president and chief operating officer Tony Marke, said: “For the last six months, since John Latham agreed to become Markel's new CIO, we have been looking for the right leader to build on what John and his outstanding staff have started.

“Unwilling to compromise, we took our time and in Ruffin we have found the right combination of experience, technical expertise, leadership, demeanour, and approach that is absolutely compatible with the Markel style.”

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.