Markel
We are the UK division of Markel International’s National Markets operation. Markel International is the London-based subsidiary of Markel Corporation, a leading name in insurance since 1930.
Established 25 years ago, Markel serves regional brokers with specialist solutions for charities, businesses and professionals as well as the biomedical and life sciences industry. Products are underwritten on behalf of Markel International Insurance Company Limited by local development underwriters who deliver a first-class service and unrivalled knowledge of specialist sectors to regional brokers throughout the UK.
To find out more about our products and services visit https://uk.markel.com/insurance
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Blog: Managing the multiple facets of cyber risk
This blog looks at the challenges and past trends in the cyber market, and where they could lead to future decisions for those operating in this space. Topics covered: ransomware; geopolitical risk; human risk; the importance of taking a holistic approach.
Ask the expert: Legal expenses insurance
Many companies are facing tough decisions about staffing, facing contract disputes or dealing with interventions by regulators. This content highlights how legal expenses insurance cover can help SMEs and larger businesses mitigate the legal costs associated with legal disputes.
The professional indemnity market: A cycle of uncertainty
The professional indemnity market is currently going through a period of rapid correction which has come at just the wrong time for businesses. This content highlights why a boom and bust pricing cycle is detrimental to customers, potential solutions to the challenges and how brokers can help.
The importance of securing the right cover at the right price
More than 65% of customers working in specialist industries are often inappropriately covered by their insurance policies. This article highlights the problems this could cause in the care and tech industries and how brokers can secure the right type of cover for their clients.
Employers guide: Ending furlough and requiring employees to return to work
Many employers have turned their attention to unfurloughing their workforce and encouraging or requiring their employees to return to the workplace. This content highlights some of the factors to be considered from a legal standpoint.
Right to work checks since 1 July 2021: What employers need to know
Employers must check that job applicants have the legal right to work in the UK before they start their employment. This content sheds light on the recent changes impacting right to work checks and what employers need to know.
Debating chamber: Broker benefits in tech
With the UK being an established hub for digital innovation, brokers have the opportunity to build new books of business. In this article, Mark Lowther, technology leader at Markel UK highlights how insurance brokers can provide relevant solutions for technology firms.
The board room: Building business out of Covid-19
In this content, Nic Brown, sales and marketing director, Markel UK, shares his views on the major growth areas in the UK insurance market post-lockdown, the pillars of success for a modern post-pandemic insurance company and the positive changes to emerge in the coming months and years.
Care and insurance
For the care sector, the Covid-19 pandemic created a perfect storm of uncertainty whilst redefining the sector’s insurance and risk needs. This content focuses on how the insurance industry will play an important role in the care sector’s efforts to navigate the new normal and mitigate new risks.
Employers' guide: Ending furlough and requiring employees to return to work
As the vaccine programme accelerates and lockdown gradually starts to lift, many employers will be turning their attention to unfurloughing their workforce and/or encouraging their employees to return to the workplace. This article lays out the answers to the most common employer uncertainties.