Markel announces move to new office as employee count grows

Insurer Markel has opened a new office in Leeds as it looks to increase its investment in the city.

The office will be based in City Square House, which offers 138,859 sq ft of space within Leeds’ commercial business district.

Markel will be based across the ninth and 10th floors, which take up around 20,000 sq ft of space.

Neil Galjaard, Markel’s divisional managing director for the UK, said: “Leeds has been a fantastic base for the business, fueling our growth over the past three decades and we’re pleased to be increasing our investment in the city for the long-term with a new office.”

Growth

Since launching in the city in 1990, employee numbers in Leeds have risen from three to around 160 people currently.

“Over our time in Leeds, we’ve grown from a small operation to being a major employer and consider our people our greatest strength,” Galjaard said.

“As a people-first business, we’re excited to welcome employees, partners and customers to our new office.

“With continued projected growth, our new Leeds base will support our growing teams as they continue their award-winning work championing customers and creating bespoke solutions that provide meaningful support to businesses across the country.”