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The binder will provide capacity for international fac property, power and onshore energy.
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CEO Andrew Carrier says the business has strong “forward momentum”.
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Gard acquired Codan’s global marine and energy portfolio during 2024.
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Markel also announced the appointment of Jon Michael to its board.
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Cyber, marine and aviation are recent areas of focus.
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The executive will remain with the firm as a senior adviser to the CEO until mid-2026.
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Markel Insurance is made up of the firm’s three primary underwriting businesses.
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Syndicate 1984 will be backed by Names under a modified freehold arrangement.
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The broker has launched a company market section of the facility called Encore.
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Some of the Big Four are slowing growth as the market softens.
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Based in London, the executive joined BMS nine years ago after a stint as MD at AJ Gallagher.
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The hire is part of a wider expansion across Willis’s specialty business.