SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the
insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), is
pleased to announce the appointment of April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional
Financial Risk (PFR) & Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions
in Asia. This strategic hire is
integral to advancing Markel's profile and reinforcing its
leadership position in the PFR sector.
In her new role, Tam will be instrumental in strengthening
Markel's Financial Institutions proposition in Asia. Working in collaboration with the
regional underwriting team across Asia, Tam will focus on driving continued
profitable growth of the company's PFR book and ensuring its
scalability and diversification. She will also be responsible for
forging strong relationships with insurance brokers, clients and
partners in the region.
Tam joins Markel from Allianz Commercial, where she was most
recently employed as Financial Institutions Practice Leader,
Asia. Prior to joining Allianz
Commercial in 2018, Tam gained expertise at Zurich Insurance Group.
With more than 12 years' experience in Financial Lines
underwriting, Tam brings a wealth of expertise, broker
relationships and a proven track record to Markel.
Based in Hong Kong, Tam will
report to Kevin Leung, Chief
Underwriting Officer, Asia
Pacific.
Leung commented: "I'm excited to welcome April to our
team in Hong Kong. Her extensive
experience and deep understanding of Financial Lines underwriting
will be of huge importance as we continue to expand and enhance our
PFR offerings. I'm confident that April's expertise and strong
networks will significantly help to contribute to our strategic
objectives and strengthen our position in the Asia market."
About Markel
We are Markel, a leading global specialty
insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance
operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the
Markel Specialty, Markel International, and 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 array of
capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions
for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our
people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with
colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us
worldwide.
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