Markel International News

Hastings Joins Markel’s Professional, Financial Risks Unit; Replaces Retired Armes

James Hastings has been appointed managing director of Markel International’s professional and financial risks division in London. He replaces David Armes, who retired in December 2012 after more than 10 years with Markel. James joins Markel from QBE Insurance (Europe) …

Best Affirms Markel International, Lloyd’s Syndicate Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a+” of UK-based Markel International Insurance Company Limited (MIICL) and Lloyd’s Syndicate 3000. The outlook for all ratings remains …

Best Affirms Markel International’s Ratings; Syndicate 3000; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of ‘a+’ of UK-based Markel International Insurance Company Limited (MIICL) and Lloyd’s Syndicate 3000. The outlook for all of the …

Markel International Expands in Spain with Barcelona Office

Markel International España, the Spanish operation of the specialist insurer Markel International, has opened an office in Barcelona to work alongside its Madrid office, which opened in 2005. Markel’s business in Spain has “grown significantly” since then, and “this performance, …

Markel Appoints James to North American Property Treaty Reinsurance Team

Specialist insurer Markel International has appointed Nick James to its specialty division as a class underwriter in US and Canada property treaty reinsurance. He will work alongside Robin Ungless and Nick Hillman in London. James has over 14 years’ experience …