Specialist re/insurer Markel International has announced the appointment of Tom Simpson as a War and Terrorism Underwriter.
Simpson has 15 years’ insurance industry experience, and most recently served as a Political Violence Underwriter at Novae, now part of Axis Capital.
In his new role he will report to senior underwriter Ed Winter, who commented: “We are delighted to add Tom to our team. Tom will work alongside underwriters Chloe Gordge and Will Newman and his hire progresses our ambitions for this class of business.”
Chris Fenn, Managing Director of Marine at Markel International, added: “War and terrorism coverage is constantly evolving and it’s great to see our terrorism team go from strength to strength”.
Markel International is a subsidiary of U.S holding company Markel Corporation and writes specialist insurance and reinsurance business through six divisions and through offices across the UK, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
