LONDON, Nov. 21,
2024 /CNW/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within
Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of
David Pressman as Senior Underwriter
– Marine Cargo, with immediate effect.
Pressman will support the profitable expansion of Markel's
Marine Cargo portfolio in London,
by servicing new and renewal business as well as fostering strong
relationships with broker partners, ensuring high service levels
are maintained. He will also be responsible for identifying new
areas to scale further profitable growth and supporting members in
the Marine Cargo underwriting team with their professional
development.
Pressman is a seasoned underwriter possessing 11 years of
experience within the insurance industry. Before joining Markel, he
was employed at AEGIS London, where he served in a marine cargo
underwriting capacity. Before this position, Pressman spent more
than eight years at MS Amlin, starting out as a Binding Authority
Technician before progressing to the role of Marine Cargo
Underwriter.
Based at Markel's London
office, Pressman will report directly to Brook Styles, Head of Marine Cargo.
Styles commented: "The marine cargo market is continuing to
navigate a plethora of challenges - from the ongoing geopolitical
tensions in the Red Sea to the increase in natural disasters -
which are causing supply chains disruptions and security concerns
for the transportation of goods worldwide.
"I'm therefore delighted to welcome David to our Cargo team here
in London. His strong track
record, deep sector knowledge and 11 years of market experience in
developing and managing cargo portfolios will add further bench
strength to our well-established underwriting team. This
appointment will further strengthen our leadership profile with our
existing London market brokers and
global partners while positioning us for long-term, profitable
growth over the coming years."
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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