Markel (UK) Limited, the regional division of property and casualty insurer Markel International, has appointed Joe Considine to head its new regional office in Cambridge. Joe joins Markel UK from MIA General Insurance and has over 25 years' experience in insurance with companies including Burke Ford Insurance and Lombard General Insurance.
Joe, 43, has been hired at a time Markel UK is aiming to double the size of its regional business. The company, which has grown its UK business base by a factor of three times over the past five years, is increasing its regional network from a total of four to seven branches. As well as opening the new office in Cambridge, it is adding new branches in Edinburgh and Bristol.
Steve Carroll, Managing Director of Markel UK, commented: "Joe has a proven track record in developing lasting broker and client relationships and he'll play a key role in developing our business in the Eastern counties. We know there's huge demand for the types of services we offer which will be an excellent addition to the Cambridge business community."
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For further information:
Derah McCall
Markel International
020 7953 6732
Notes to editors:
1. Markel (UK) Limited underwrites Professional Risks, Management Risks and 'Specialty' Commercial Risks Insurance business on behalf of fellow Markel International divisions, Markel Syndicate 3000 at Lloyd's and Markel International Insurance Company Limited.
2. 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 2004 of $ 746 million. It has five operating divisions writing business either through Markel Syndicate 3000 or through Markel International Insurance Company Limited.
3. Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs for a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, the Company seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value.