Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has announced the appointment of Robin Ungless as property treaty underwriter within the Specialty division. Robin joins the division to write property treaty business and will strengthen the underwriting capability of the existing team.

Peter Middleton, managing director of Markel’s Specialty division commented: “Robin’s extensive experience makes him an extremely valuable member of the team. He has worked in a variety of roles and his skills, experience plus his proven commitment to underwriting profitability will be invaluable to the continued success of the division.”

Robin has more than 15 years of underwriting experience and joins Markel International from Brit insurance.

Note 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. 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 and to become a market leader.  The financial goals of the Company are to achieve consistent underwriting profits and generate superior investment returns with a view to building shareholder value.