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Markel Insurance will not follow a casualty market down, says CEO Wilson
1st May 2026
Simon Wilson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Markel Insurance, said the company continues to see opportunities in the US casualty market, but with rates coming under pressure and competition increasing, he emphasised that Markel will not lose discipline or follow the market down. During Markel Group’s first quarter 2026 earnings call, ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance reports improved CoR of 93% for Q1’26
29th April 2026
Markel Group has reported that its insurance business, Markel Insurance, recorded an improved combined ratio of 93% for the first quarter of 2026, which includes two points of net losses attributed to the Middle East conflict, compared to 96% in Q1’25. The insurer has reported a decrease of 21% in gross ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance appoints James Shankland as Head of Ocean Cargo, US
2nd April 2026
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of James Shankland as Head of Ocean Cargo, U.S. In his new role, Shankland will lead the growth of Markel's U.S. cargo portfolio, overseeing underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and broker engagement. Based in Markel’s New York office, he will work ... Read the full article
Markel International adds Jain as India’s Business Development & Distribution Lead
9th March 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., has appointed Ravi Jain as Business Development and Distribution Lead for India, based in Mumbai, effective immediately. This appointment aligns with Markel's broader commitment to invest in India and build strong local partnerships through market expertise. In his new role, Jain will report ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance appoints Zurich’s John Bang as Head of Korea and Japan
12th February 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has appointed John Bang as its inaugural Head of Korea and Japan, effective immediately. He will be responsible for launching Markel International's Japan and Korea desks, overseeing business development and deepening relationships with local partners and cedents. In his new role, Bang will ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance promotes Phil Amlot to Head of Trade Credit, International
10th February 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has promoted Phil Amlot to Head of Trade Credit for Markel International, effective immediately. In his new role, Amlot will report to Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director of Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety. He will be responsible for developing and leading ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance’s underwriting profit rose 87% in Q4’25
5th February 2026
Markel Group reported that its insurance business, Markel Insurance, reported a hike of 3% in underwriting gross premium volume for the fourth quarter of 2025 to $2.32 billion from $2.25 billion a year earlier, while for the full year 2025, the increase was 4% to $10.6 billion, compared with $10.3 ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance to accelerate claims and policy processing with new core system
16th January 2026
Markel Nederland has successfully completed a massive digital transformation, replacing its core systems in just eight months, a timeframe the firm describes as a record for the industry. Supported by consultancy and technology partner IG&H, the transition aims to drastically accelerate claims and policy processing. In this short time, Markel was able ... Read the full article
Markel promotes Ben House to Director of Energy & Power
15th January 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the promotion of Ben House to Director – Energy & Power. In his expanded role, House will oversee Markel’s Renewable Energy and Power portfolio across the International division, alongside his existing responsibilities as head of Markel’s Upstream, Midstream and Downstream ... Read the full article
James Howell joins Markel as Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter
18th December 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has appointed James Howell as Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter, effective immediately. Howell holds nearly a decade of specialised experience in terrorism underwriting, having most recently served as Senior Underwriter for Terrorism and Political Violence at AXIS Capital. Before joining AXIS, he was ... Read the full article
Markel collaborates with Greenhouse Specialty to deliver environmental solutions
21st November 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., has entered a strategic collaboration with Greenhouse Specialty Insurance Services, LLC, a program administrator specialising in environmental casualty insurance products. Founded by Josh Rubin and Geoff Bernardo, Greenhouse Specialty combines traditional underwriting expertise with a technology platform designed to streamline the underwriting ... Read the full article
Markel International names Rohan Davies as MD of new London Market business
13th November 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Rohan Davies as Managing Director (MD) of its newly created London Market business. In October 2025, Markel International announced that it will move from two divisions – Wholesale and National Markets – to five distinct businesses: ... Read the full article
Luna Bonifacio named Senior Claims Adjuster in Dubai for Markel Insurance
4th November 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Luna Bonifacio as Senior Claims Adjuster, its first claims role based in Dubai, effective immediately. In the new role, Bonifacio joins the Asia Claims team and will oversee claims from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a focus ... Read the full article
Markel appoints Scott Luxford as Head of Distribution & MGA Strategy
10th October 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Scott Luxford as Head of Distribution and Managing General Agent (MGA) Strategy – Australia. In this role, Luxford will work with Australian-based brokers, MGAs, and other distribution partners to identify opportunities and demonstrate how they can benefit ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance names Alain Paris as Product Line Leader for Primary Casualty
21st August 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Alain Paris as Vice President, Product Line Leader - Primary Casualty, effective immediately. In this new role, Paris will be responsible for leading the primary casualty product line across Canada, working closely with technical and field underwriting teams. The firm notes ... Read the full article
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