Markel Corporation has announced the launch of its new trade credit and political risk operation in Chicago, with Christen Mizell transferring from New York to take on underwriting responsibility for the Midwestern states.
Mizell will be responsible to broaden Markel’s geographic reach through developing broker relationships, supporting the existing client base and targeting new customer opportunities.
Ewa Rose, managing director of Markel’s trade credit, political risk and surety business, commented; “Christen will be actively involved in further developing our broker and client relationships.
“She will help to shape our offering across this important part of the USA and we are delighted to have someone with her outstanding reputation in the trade credit market represent us in the region.
“Christen’s new role is part of Markel’s on-going investment in our operation, with physical underwriting presence in London, New York, Singapore, Dubai and now Chicago.”
Christen joined Markel Corporation in 2013, and in 2014, she co-established the U.S. operation with Phil Amlot.
Her appointment follows Markel’s recent trade credit expansion into Canada, last year the team expanded with the appointment of Howard Lee and Arjan van de Wall, it now comprises four underwriters and can write policies with up to seven-year tenors across 40 states and Canada.
Philip Amlot, who leads credit team, added; “Christen has strong connections in the Midwest, which will be a huge asset to our organisation and to the continued development of our business across the Americas region.”
