Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has announced the appointment of Ian Smith as Hull & War Underwriter within its Marine & Energy division. Ian joins the division to write commercial hull business, yachts and war risks and will strengthen the underwriting capability of the existing team.

Paul Jenks, Managing Director of Markel’s Marine & Energy division commented. “Ian’s extensive experience will make him an extremely valuable member of the team. He has worked in a variety of roles and his skills, experience and commitment to underwriting profitability will be invaluable to the continued success of the division.”

Ian joins Markel International from Royal Sun Alliance where he held the position of hull underwriter. Ian brings with him over 20 years of underwriting experience.

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For further information:
Derah McCall, Markel International, 020 7953 6732

Notes to editors:

1. 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 2005 of $641 million. It has five 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 $3.5 billion, which in 2005 wrote gross premiums of $2.4 billion.
2. Attached is a high resolution image of Ian Smith, Hull Underwriter, Markel International.