Markel Meets is a brand new podcast, brought to you by the people-powered global specialist insurer, Markel.
In this new series, we’ll be getting to know some of Markel’s finest from our International Wholesale division before moving on to friends and respected colleagues from the London Market and beyond.
Presented by Anna Lumley, we hope that Markel Meets will offer our listeners interesting insight, fresh perspectives, and an honest introduction to our most valued asset; our people.
Any opinions expressed are those of the individuals alone and therefore not necessarily of Markel International.
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.
15 Nov 2024
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.
16 Sept 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.
21 Aug 2024
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.
29 Jul 2024
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.
26 Jul 2024
Series 1 - ep.1 - Graeme Ivory, Director of International Casualty
Markel Meets is a brand new podcast brought to you by the people-powered global specialist insurer, Markel. In this new series, we’ll be getting to know some of Markel’s finest from our International Wholesale division before moving on to friends and respected colleagues from the London Market and beyond.
Our first guest is Graeme Ivory, Director of International Casualty.
Graeme joined the business in December 2023 and is in the process of building out our International Casualty offering.
This episode was recorded in March 2024.
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