Markel International, a subsidiary of the Markel Corporation, has appointed Matthew Brooke as a war and terrorism underwriter.
The latest move forms part of the organisation’s growth plans to strengthen its current position in the war and terrorism market.
He will report to Will Newman, senior underwriter for war and terrorism and head of Africa at Markel International.
Brooke will underwrite the London team’s war and terrorism portfolio of business, develop new opportunities, and forge strong relationships with clients.
He joins from W/R/B Underwriting, where he started out as an operations assistant, progressing to underwriter where he held responsibility for underwriting the organisation’s political risk and political violence (PV) portfolio.
Brooke has five years of underwriting experience in the terrorism market.
Newman commented: “We’re excited to welcome Matt. He expands the team in London and will help implement our long-term strategy.
“Matt brings experience in underwriting a global portfolio and will help enhance our service to both our brokers and clients – reinforcing our position as a leader in the political violence market.”
Ed Winter, senior underwriter and head of terrorism at Markel International, added: “We are excited to have Matt onboard. With his knowledge and expertise in the terrorism market, he will bolster the team as we strive to create the best broker and customer experience in the market.”
