Markel International
Markel makes management changes
Markel International has made some senior management changes to Markel UK, its retail division, which it said were designed to allow the business to develop retail opportunities worldwide.
Catastrophes push Markel's COR up to 152%
First quarter results for Markel International have revealed a combined operating ratio of 152% compared to 109% for the same period of 2010.
Products: Markel UK goes direct with offering to ‘unattractive’ low-premium clients
Markel UK, the retail division of Markel International, has launched a direct commercial offering. Markel Direct will be targeted at low-premium clients, many of which, according to Markel, share the characteristics of personal lines business therefore…
Markel goes direct but promises brokers e-trade option
Markel UK, the retail division of Markel International, has launched a direct commercial offering.
Personal lines exits highlight need to avoid reliance on single insurer
Reduced insurer appetite in the personal lines market should serve as a timely reminder to brokers to avoid the pitfalls of placing all their eggs in one basket.
Markel International sees GWP grow but COR deteriorate
Markel International has announced it achieved $709m (£436m) of gross written premiums (GWP) for the year to 31 December 2010 (2009: $641.20m).
Intermediary receives FSA fine and ban for 'turning blind eye'
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined an intermediary £25,000 and banned him from working in regulated financial services for his part in a scheme that defrauded Markel and QBE, through its agent Amalfi, of more than £2m.
Director's and Officer's: A D&O deluge
Emmanuel Kenning takes an overview of the D&O sector and asks where the market will go next after a host of developments in 2010.
Product review: Specialist social welfare covers for all
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five based on the policy's key benefits.
Schemes news: Markel launches D&O hat trick
Markel International has broadened its appetite in the directors' and officers' (D&O) market with the introduction of three new products.
The interview: Spreading the word
Although officially retired from the industry, Reg Brown remains full of ambition. Liz McMahon talks to the former president of the CII about his community work, formation of the MGAA and, of course, the London Phoenix Orchestra.
PB December 2010: News round-up
Apple iPhone apps continue to be all the rage in the insurance industry. Aviva launched MyClaim, a free app enabling policyholders to file a motor insurance claim remotely from their iPhones.
Markel expands trade credit division
Markel International has expanded its trade credit division with three appointments and cited strong demand from a diverse range of brokers.
MUM poaches director from RSA
Broker-only MGA Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM)has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Markel International expands D&O offering
Markel International has launched three new products to expand its directors and officers offering and brokers should also be aware it has altered the existing D&O wording.
Markel makes three senior hires for MGA arm
Markel International has strengthened its new MGA (Managing General Agent) division with three senior appointments.
Markel reports 13% rise in GWP
Markel International has reported a rise in gross written premiums (GWP) to $574m for the nine months ending 20 September 2010, compared to $510m for the same period last year.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial Insurers: Waving - or drowning?
Insurance 360's groundbreaking survey of commercial insurers' performance reveals which ones have got their acts together and which ones need to raise their game. Peter Joy reports.
Market Watch: SME online: Broker balancing act
With the rise of small and medium enterprise cover online, brokers are fully engaged with technology's ability to speed up trading for shops, offices, tradesmen and more. Some say that this evolution could also reach to larger risks, writes Andrew…
The FSA sends signal of intent with broker fine and insurer bans
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined a broker network director and banned three insurance professionals for a £2m fraud in its latest crackdown.
FSA bans three insurance fraudsters
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned Timothy Higgins, Clifford Felstead and Ralph Brunswick from working in regulated financial services.
Markel International refocuses property business
Markel International has reorganised its property division by splitting the current non-marine property division along sector lines.
Budget marketing: Marketing on a shoestring
Raising your company profile and engaging people within the business doesn't have to cost the earth. Anne Hudson provides tips on how to get the most from your marketing without blowing the budget
Markel's insurance arm gets thumbs up from AM Best
A.M. Best has upgraded the issuer credit rating of Markel International Insurance Company (MIIC)