Construction

Rates continue to drop as capacity is ample, the broker said.

The carrier is expanding its appetite for sustainable construction of large commercial buildings.

The carrier has scaled up its international insurance offering in recent years.

The changes are aimed at improving underwriting and operational performance.

Chris Jones is the latest in a series of talent moves in the construction line.

Private equity investors may not have the same timeline as the multi-year construction projects they’ve invested in, which could leave surety writers holding the keys if private equity walks away, said Mike Keimig, president and CEO of Markel Surety.

Marsh alleges Aon also went after its clients as well as its employees.

Anna Woolley, Head of Construction for AXIS Global Markets, discusses how they’re tackling the challenges of mega projects, sustainability, and evolving risks in the construction insurance sector.

Markel’s move follows recent market entrances by CinFin, Argenta and Fidelis.

This follows the firm’s exit from primary aviation.

Anthony Norfolk joins from Swiss Re, where he was a senior engineering underwriter.

Bradley was construction team leader for US casualty at WTW.