Markel has announced the appointment of Jack Matthews as Underwriter for its War and Terrorism portfolio.
According to Markel, Matthews’ primary objectives in the new role will involve supporting the senior members of its War and Terrorism team by identifying new opportunities to accelerate growth across the portfolio.
He will also reportedly be responsible for selling the benefits of Markel’s Active Assailant product offering – along with its other war and PV policies – to clients and developing and nurturing broker relationships.
Markel stated that Matthews’ arrival reflects the firm’s dedication to recruiting high-level underwriting talent so it can continue providing tailored war and PV coverage for customers in “an increasingly unpredictable” threat landscape.
Before joining Markel, Matthews was employed at CNA Insurance, where he spent more than two years underwriting war and terrorism risk.
Matthews has also previously worked for QBE Insurance as an Underwriting Assistant (UA), during which time he was responsible for reviewing and correcting policies under various lines such as political violence, marine, and energy, before transitioning to another UA role within QBE’s International Casualty team.
Edward Winter, director of Terrorism at Markel International, commented, “We are delighted to have Jack join our War and Terrorism team here in London. His experience, expertise, and great character complements our team perfectly, and will prove a valuable asset to help us enhance our service levels for brokers and their policyholders.
“We are confident that he will bring a new outlook on service for brokers and renewed hunger to continue our push to be the best terrorism insurer.”
Matthews will be based at Markel’s London office, reporting to Chloe Gordge ACII, Senior Underwriter of War and Terrorism at Markel International.
