LONDON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the
insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) has
appointed Brook Styles as head of
cargo, with immediate effect. Styles takes on this position from
Richard Burnett who will transition
to a strategic role as head of cargo underwriting – demonstrating
Markel's focus on bringing portfolio management to the forefront of
its strategy, and the continued drive for profitable growth.
In his new post, Styles will play an important part in
identifying areas to spearhead further growth across Markel's cargo
portfolio, in addition to supporting underwriters in the cargo team
with their professional development. He will also be responsible
for driving Markel's Broking Partner Relationship programme, by
establishing and maintaining new and existing broker relationships,
while continuing to deliver an open, honest, and consistent
underwriting service to customers.
Styles will be based at Markel's London office, reporting to Dan McCarthy, director of marine at Markel
International.
Previously, Styles joined Markel in 2006 during which time he
has acquired valuable underwriting experience and expertise from
the wholesale teams, having worked across various classes of
business including fine art, specie, and terrorism. Styles departed
from Markel in 2014 to join Pioneer where he managed and led the
cargo and terrorism portfolio for five years, before returning to
Markel in a senior underwriter capacity to take the cargo portfolio
forward.
McCarthy commented: "Brook has an excellent reputation in the
market, evidenced through the unrivalled service and support he has
provided to Markel's stakeholders and brokers over the past four
years. With Brook's extensive leadership profile, he will lead our
cargo underwriting team by building on the great foundations set
out by his predecessor, Richard
Burnett, who has taken on a more strategic position so we
can take our underwriting services and capabilities to the next
level."
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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