Markel has announced the appointment of Jack Taylor as executive, distribution strategies and business development, Asia Pacific, in a bid to enhance broker engagement across the region.
Taylor will work closely with territory leaders, underwriters, and Markel’s international distribution teams.
His responsibilities will include ensuring effective broker engagement and delivering Markel’s specialty value proposition while also developing and implementing tailored underwriting solutions for the market.
Bringing substantial experience to the role, Taylor previously worked at Zurich Insurance in London and Singapore, where he held roles in relationship management, business development, and senior underwriting.
Christian Stobbs, Markel International’s Asia Pacific managing director, said, “It’s a delight to welcome Jack to Markel. He has an impressive profile in the Singapore market, and I’ve no doubt he’ll strengthen Markel’s links and engagement with our broker partners, both in Singapore and across the wider Asia Pacific region.”
Dan Martin, managing director of distribution strategy and business development at Markel International, added, “It’s excellent to welcome Jack to Markel. We’ve made great strides in putting our specialty value proposition on the map in the Asia Pacific region over the past few years. Jack’s extensive experience across the specialty insurance market and broker engagement will be a huge asset as we continue our growth trajectory in the region.”
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