Markel expands Asia Pacific team with new role of lead brokerage engagement By Investing.com

SINGAPORE, January 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Markel, insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: NYSE: ), made the announcement today Jack Taylor was appointed to the role of executive director, distribution strategy and business development, Asia Pacific.

Taylor will be based in Singapore and will lead the engagement of brokers throughout the region. The newly created role is part of Markel’s strategy to increase broker engagement in the Asia Pacific region, where it continues to strengthen its operational, patronage and distribution capabilities.

Working alongside Markel’s territory leaders and underwriters, as well as the international distribution strategy and business development teams, Taylor will be responsible for ensuring effective broker engagement to highlight Markel’s distinct value proposition across Asia Pacific market. It will also work to develop and deliver insurance solutions.

Markel International General Director, Distribution Strategy and Business Development, Dan Martinsays: “It’s great to welcome Jack to Markel. We’ve made great strides in putting our distinctive value proposition on the map in Asia Pacific region in the past few years. Jack’s extensive experience in the specialty insurance market and broker engagement will be a great asset as we continue our growth trajectory in the region.”

Taylor will be in touch Markel International Asia Pacific general manager, Christian Stobbswho adds: “I am delighted to welcome Jack to Markel. He has an impressive profile in the Singapore market and I have no doubt that it will strengthen Markel’s ties and engagement with our broker partners, as in Singapore and over a wider one Asia Pacific region.”

Taylor joins Markel from Zurich insurancewhere he worked in both London and, more recently, Singapore in relationships and business development, as well as a senior patron.

About Markel

We are Markel, a leading global specialist insurer with a truly people-first approach. As insurance jobs within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we run Markel Specialty, Markel Internationaland 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 range of capabilities and expertise enables us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it’s our people “and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients” that set us apart around the world.