Markel International, the specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Chris Burgess as Head of Cyber in London.
Most recently, Burgess worked as UK Cyber Leader at AIG, where he was responsible for the company’s cyber, technology, Telco, and media professional portfolios, as well as leading global strategies.
He has more than 15 years’ experience working in financial and professional lines insurance, having held a variety of senior roles throughout his career.
In his new role, Burgess will report to Scott Bailey, who became managing director of cyber for Markel International earlier this year when the team developed into a separate underwriting division.
“We’re delighted to welcome Chris as head of our London cyber team at this exciting and critical time,” said Bailey.
“We formed an all-new underwriting division earlier this year and have very recently launched our new product Cyber 360 and so his appointment reinforces both our continued growth and our ambition in this space,” he continued.
“We look forward to working closely with our valued brokers to explore opportunities in the cyber market over the coming months and years and are certain that Chris will be an asset to the team as we achieve this.”
