Markel Meets

Special Episode - ep.6 - Andrew McMellin and Dan Martin

Host Anna Lumley is joined by President of International, Andrew McMellin and Managing Director of Distribution Strategies and Business Development, Dan Martin. Both veterans of the London Market, who have held roles across underwriting, broking and executive level, Dan and Andrew opine on the performance of Markel International in recent years and the ambitious plans for the future.

Series 1 - ep.5 - Kyle McGrath, Head of Fine Art & Specie - North America

Anna speaks to Kyle McGrath for episode 5. Kyle joined Markel in June 2024 as Head of Fine Art & Specie for North America, based out of our New York office. She works on our regional underwriting strategy, product offering and regional footprint. Kyle discusses the opportunity ahead at Markel and reflects on her career to this point, including spells at Private Client Select (formerly part of AIG) and AXA XL. She also looks at the Fine Art and Specie market generally and talks about what is in the pipeline. This episode was recorded at the beginning of September, 2024.

Series 1 - ep.4 - Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber

For episode 4, we meet Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber. Chris joined Markel in 2019, starting out as London Cyber Manager before being promoted in November 2022. In this in-depth conversation, he delves into his extensive experience of the cyber insurance world, highlighting some of the most pertinent threats we face, as well as the ways in which utilising the right technology can mitigate those risks. Chris, who joined the London Market back in 2004, also reflects on the importance of having a great team and the success they have enjoyed at Markel to date.

Series 1 - ep.3 - Chris O'Shea, Managing Director, International Claims

In episode 3, we hear from Managing Director of International Claims, Chris O’Shea. Chris first joined Markel in 2017 and has held various claims leadership positions since, culminating in being promoted to his current role in early 2024. Chris manages a team of 75+ claims professionals around the world and leads on all things wholesale claims from a strategic standpoint. He is a member of the London Market Association Claims Committee and the Complex Claims Committee. Recorded in May 2024. Opinions expressed are Chris's own and not necessarily of Markel International.

Series 1 - ep.2 - Chloe Gordge, Head of Terrorism - London

Episode 2 sees host Anna Lumley speak to Markel's Head of Terrorism for London, Chloe Gordge. Chloe discusses the nuances of the terrorism market in the context of a busy year of sport and political decision making around the globe, touching on the skills required of an underwriter to anticipate and analyse events in such an environment. Chloe also shares her views on the London Market as a whole, and reflects on her career at Markel to date, having first joined the business in 2011. 📌 This episode was recorded in May 2024.