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Markel (MKL) appoints Lisa Mitchell as Head of Claims in Australia, completing the leadership team. With over 20 years' experience in global insurance organizations, Mitchell will lead the local Casualty, Professional and Financial Risk, and Claims teams. Markel aims to establish a strong onshore presence in Australia and expand its offerings with a focus on local broker partnerships.
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Markel (NYSE: MKL) launches Specialty practice within its International Wholesale division, led by Tom Hillier as Divisional Managing Director. The addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty, spearheaded by Graeme Ivory as Director, signals Markel's commitment to best serve its key business partners.
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Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) has hired Isaac Meek as a Cyber Senior Underwriter for its insurance operation in Dubai, exemplifying the company's long-term commitment to recruiting high-level underwriting talent. Meek will work closely with Priyesh Pradhan, Professional and Financial Risk (PFR) Senior Underwriter at Markel India, to drive the growth of Markel's cyber offering in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Markel's cyber offering provides broad first-party and third-party coverage for various industries and clients with line sizes up to USD $10m. Meek, who previously worked at American Insurance Group (AIG), will be situated at Markel's Dubai office, reporting to Max Robbie, Senior Executive Officer at Markel Dubai.
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Markel (NYSE: MKL) announces the departure of Bob Cox, President and COO of Global Insurance Operations, after leading successful growth strategies for the company's global insurance operations for five years. Cox's departure will lead to further alignment of operations and increased market presence.
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Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) appoints Tim Woodhouse as Senior Underwriter in its War and Terrorism team, demonstrating dedication to enhancing terrorism and political violence offerings. Woodhouse brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, joining from Howden as Divisional Director of Terrorism and Political Violence. He will work closely with Markel's team to develop insurance solutions for evolving risks.
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State National Companies (NYSE: MKL) is partnering with Markel International Insurance Company Limited to create a program services division in the UK to serve managing general agents (MGA) beginning January 1, 2024. The new division will leverage State National's long track record of success in the program services marketplace combined with Markel International Insurance Company Limited's strong balance sheet, existing regulatory framework, and operational controls. The partnership aims to address the underserved UK MGA market and create a leading program services division in the UK, demonstrating Markel's 'power of the platform' and the combined capabilities of the two companies.
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Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group, has appointed Chris Conyard as Digital & Portfolio Executive in its distribution strategies and business development team. Conyard will work closely with the underwriting and business development teams to support Markel's long-term sustainable growth and operational effectiveness. He will also play a role in leading and developing Markel's distribution strategy.
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Markel Group Inc. reported strong financial results for Q3 2023, with earned premiums growing 8% and 10% for the quarter and nine months, respectively. Markel Ventures operating income grew 77% and 52% for the quarter and nine months, driven by higher operating margins. Net investment income increased 71% and 73% for the quarter and nine months, driven by higher interest income. The fair value of the equity portfolio included cumulative unrealized gains of $5.2 billion as of September 30, 2023.
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Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the expansion of its leadership team in Australia. Ahmed Farag has been appointed as Head of Casualty and Kym Beazleigh as Head of Professional and Financial Risk (PFR) and Head of Sydney. Markel is continuing its expansion in Australia with a focus on establishing a strong onshore presence.
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Markel Specialty President Bryan Sanders plans to retire by December 31, 2024. Effective December 1, 2023, Alex Martin will become President of Markel Specialty, and Brian Costanzo will become Chief Financial Officer of Markel. Sanders will transition to the role of Chairman, Markel Specialty. Markel Specialty also named Guenter Kryszon as Chief Underwriting Officer and Ryan Oosterheert as Chief Operations Officer. Sanders has spent 42 years in the industry and has led major initiatives for Markel. Martin has been with Markel for 17 years and has extensive experience in operations and strategy. Costanzo has been with Markel for 14 years and has played a key role in leading strategic efforts within Finance. Kryszon and Oosterheert bring extensive industry experience to their new roles.
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About MKL
markel corporation (nyse – mkl) is the holding company for a number of insurance and investment operations around the world. based in richmond, virginia and founded in 1930, markel is organized around five insurance segments offering unique solutions to complex risk challenges. our financial goals are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value.