Markel grows Asia Pacific team with new role to lead broker engagement

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Markel (NYSE: MKL) has announced the appointment of Jack Taylor as Executive, Distribution Strategies and Business Development for Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Taylor will lead broker engagement across the region in a newly created role designed to enhance Markel's presence in Asia Pacific.

Taylor will work with territory leaders, underwriters, and international distribution teams to promote Markel's specialty value proposition and develop underwriting solutions. He joins from Zurich Insurance, where he worked in London and Singapore in relationship development and senior underwriting roles.

The appointment aligns with Markel's strategic expansion in Asia Pacific, where it continues to strengthen its operations, underwriting, and distribution capabilities. Taylor will report to Markel International's Asia Pacific Managing Director, Christian Stobbs.

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• Strategic expansion of operations in the growing Asia Pacific market
• Strengthening of broker engagement and distribution capabilities
• Addition of experienced executive with regional market expertise

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• None.

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced that Jack Taylor has been appointed to the role of Executive, Distribution Strategies and Business Development, Asia Pacific.

Taylor will be based in Singapore and will lead broker engagement across the region. The newly created role is part of Markel's strategy to enhance its broker engagement in the Asia Pacific region, in which it continues to strengthen its operations, underwriting and distribution capabilities.

Working alongside Markel's territory leaders and underwriters, as well as the international distribution strategies and business development teams, Taylor will be responsible for ensuring effective broker engagement intended to highlight Markel's specialty value proposition across the Asia Pacific market. He will also work on the development and delivery of underwriting solutions.

Markel International's Managing Director, Distribution Strategy and Business Development, Dan Martin, says, "It's excellent to welcome Jack to Markel. We've made great strides in putting our specialty value proposition on the map in the Asia Pacific region over the past few years. Jack's extensive experience across the specialty insurance market and broker engagement will be a huge asset as we continue our growth trajectory in the region."

Taylor will report to Markel International's Asia Pacific Managing Director, Christian Stobbs, who adds: "It's a delight to welcome Jack to Markel. He has an impressive profile in the Singapore market and I've no doubt he'll strengthen Markel's links and engagement with our broker partners, both in Singapore and across the wider Asia Pacific region."

Taylor joins Markel from Zurich Insurance, where he worked in both London and, more recently, Singapore in relationship and business development, as well as a senior underwriter.

About Markel

We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Markel's (MKL) new executive appointment in Asia Pacific?

The appointment strengthens Markel's broker engagement and distribution capabilities in the Asia Pacific region, supporting the company's growth strategy and specialty value proposition in the market.

What will be Jack Taylor's role at Markel (MKL) in Asia Pacific?

Jack Taylor will serve as Executive, Distribution Strategies and Business Development, leading broker engagement across Asia Pacific and developing underwriting solutions while based in Singapore.

How does this appointment align with Markel's (MKL) regional strategy?

The appointment is part of Markel's strategy to enhance broker engagement in Asia Pacific and strengthen its operations, underwriting, and distribution capabilities in the region.

What experience does Jack Taylor bring to Markel (MKL)?

Taylor joins from Zurich Insurance where he worked in both London and Singapore, bringing experience in relationship and business development, as well as senior underwriting expertise.