Markel International
Markel reports 14% profit increase
Insurer's COR at 95% and reports encouraging growth in UK retail operations.
In-depth: Call a specialist
In a highly competitive market one way brokers can differentiate themselves is by targeting specialist lines. Here Markel tackles the biomedical and life sciences industry while the Insurance Age team examines the specialist markets of directors &…
Markel appoints two to financial institutions team
Martin McCarron joins from Catlin as head of financial institutions.
Markel launches emerging risks products
The two products include cover for cyber risks.
Markel International's COR remains static in 2014
Insurer has also appointed Dean Pitts and Nick West to its property team.
Markel appoints senior underwriter
Andrew Carter joins the specialist insurer from QBE.
Markel’s combined ratio remains at 98%
“Unfavourable” developments on asbestos and environmental exposures.
Broker Network signs up for new product with Markel
Insurer approaching two year anniversary with network.
Markel targets art and collectables
Policy can cover collections with a value up to £10m.
Markel reports 2013 profit increase
Gross written premiums rise by 56%.
Special Video Edition - Products - Markel
Simon Fell, divisional managing director of Markel’s UK retail division, and product manager Simon Webster tackled life sciences.
US Risk (UK) to launch new Lloyd's MGA
New venture will target both regional and London markets.
Markel International reports $20m boost in GWP
Provider pleased with third quarter outcome as COR stays flat.
Markel UK creates new product for life sciences market
Markel to offer policy to SMEs in the sector
Markel strikes £116.5m deal to buy Abbey Protection
Markel has agreed to buy legal expenses provider Abbey Protection for £116.5m.
Markel launches cyber risk offering
Markel International has launched a privacy, data-breach and electronic risks (PDE) offering for professional services firms in the UK.
Markel's combined ratio tips up to 90%
Markel International's combined ratio tipped up to 90% for the first six months of 2013, compared to 86% for the same period of 2012.
Markel launches liability product for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups.
Markel improves COR by 5%
Markel International has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 92% for the first quarter of 2013, compared with 97% in the same period of last year.
Markel reports significantly improved COR
Markel International has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 88% for 2012, a dramatic improvement on the 116% achieved in 2011.
Markel nabs new claims chief from Beazley
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Markel makes $3bn acquisition
Markel has acquired Alterra Capital Holdings for $3.13bn (£1.92bn).
Products: Markel and Groupama add to online offerings
Markel UK has launched a personal lines product on its broker e-trading system for the first time. The offering – designed specifically for private collectors – will provide coverage for a range of art and collectables.
Product roundup: Join the gang
November was the month for big tie-ups, starting with Towergate and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) forming a partnership around the trade body’s BibaLet scheme.