Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has appointed Simon Moi as senior professional and financial risks underwriter in its Singapore office, which serves as a hub for business across Asia Pacific.

Moi has 12 years’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance sector. Before joining Markel he was practice leader within Chubb Specialty Insurance’s financial institutions division in Hong Kong. He also spent four years as a casualty underwriter for General & Cologne Re, focusing on the Greater China region.

In his new role he will be responsible for developing Markel’s professional indemnity (PI) and directors’ and officers’ business across Asia Pacific. His appointment will help Markel Singapore continue to develop its account in Singapore and Malaysia in particular whilst also expanding its reach into the northern part of Asia.

Peter Phillips, managing director of Markel International Singapore, said: “I am delighted to welcome Simon to the team. He has operated out of Hong Kong for the last nine years and his background and experience will help to develop our profile in Greater China. Simon’s financial lines experience, particularly in North Asia where we are seeking to grow our business, coupled with his innovative approach, will be a great asset to Markel Singapore.”

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Notes to editors:

Markel International Limited is a specialty property and casualty insurer. Based in London and comprising the international operations of Markel Corporation, it wrote gross premiums in 2008 of $693 million. It has six operating divisions writing business either through Markel Syndicate 3000 or through Markel International Insurance Company Limited. Markel Corporation is a US listed business, capitalised at around $3 billion, which in 2008 wrote gross premiums of $2.2 billion.

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