Markel News
‘Can’t Cut to Greatness’: Wilson Lays Out Simple Strategy for Markel E&S
"You can't cut yourself to greatness." Simon Wilson, chief executive officer of Markel Insurance, made the simple statement at a Markel Group Brunch meeting for investors in Omaha on May 4 to convey ...
Markel Insurance Restructures Markel Specialty, Appoints Leaders
Markel Insurance announced that its U.S. and Bermuda operations, previously known as Markel Specialty, are being divided into two business divisions: US Wholesale and Specialty, and Programs and ...
Markel Reorg Announced: U.S. Public D&O, FI Moves to Bermuda Platform
Global specialty insurer Markel announced that it is reorganizing its U.S. professional liability products portfolio, building on similar actions taken on its London professional liability book in ...
Is Trampoline Install Covered by Landscapers Insurance Policy? A.I. Says Yes
Is the installation of an in-ground trampoline considered landscaping work, covered by a landscaper's liability insurance policy? Artificial intelligence programs suggest that it is. But human judges ...
Worst Is Over: Most of Casualty Reserve Hole May Be Filled, Analyst Says
Predictions that the property/casualty insurance industry is in the midst of repeating the type of loss reserving cycle that accompanied the hard market of the beginning year of this century may be ...
What Industry Executives Are Saying About Loss Reserves, Social Inflation
At carriers and reinsurers that announced reserve loss charges taken during fourth-quarter 2023, and even at some that did not, executives discussed the "problematic accident years" and lines of ...
Leadership Changes at The Hartford, Markel
The Hartford said it will head into 2024 with new heads of commercial and personal lines and announced additional leadership changes. Markel announced that president of global insurance operations is ...Markel Corporation Changes Name to Markel Group Inc.
Markel Corporation is changing its name. As of May 26, 2023, Markel Corporation will be known as Markel Group Inc. The change provides greater definition around the nature of their holding company ...