Richmond, Virginia, August 14, 2017 --- Markel Corporation has announced the launch of its new trade credit and political risk operation in Chicago. Christen Mizell will transfer to Chicago from New York to take on trade credit and political risk underwriting responsibility for the Midwestern states. Her role is to broaden Markel’s geographic footprint across this increasingly important part of the country, with special focus on developing strategic broker relationships, supporting the existing client base and targeting new customer opportunities. Christen’s appointment follows Markel’s recent trade credit expansion into Canada. Since the establishment of the US trade credit and political risk operation in July 2014, Markel has successfully grown the business focusing on a broad range of specialist products. In 2016, the team expanded with two new appointments when Howard Lee and Arjan van de Wall joined the operation. It now comprises four underwriters led by Phil Amlot, underwriting manager for the Americas. Policies can be written on an admitted basis across 40 states and Canada with tenors of up to seven years. Christen joined Markel Corporation in 2013 and spent her early days with the trade credit team at Markel International in London. In 2014, she co-established the US operation with Phil Amlot. Christen holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Commerce from the University of Virginia. Philip Amlot said: “Christen has strong connections in the Midwest, which will be a huge asset to our organisation and to the continued development of our business across the Americas region”. Ewa Rose, managing director of Markel’s trade credit, political risk and surety business, added: “Christen will be actively involved in further developing our broker and client relationships. She will help to shape our offering across this important part of the USA and we are delighted to have someone with her outstanding reputation in the trade credit market represent us in the region. Christen’s new role is part of Markel’s on-going investment in our operation, with physical underwriting presence in London, New York, Singapore, Dubai and now Chicago.” ENDS For more information: Michael Henman, Director of Communications +44 (0)20 7953 6000 michael.henman@markelintl.com Josephine Dencker, PR & Marketing Executive + 44 (0)20 7953 6000 josephine.dencker@markelintl.com About Markel International: Markel International Limited is a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, a US-based holding company trading on the New York Stock Exchange (MKL). Markel International writes insurance and reinsurance business through six divisions and through offices across the UK, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Markel International’s insuring entities include Syndicate 3000, Markel Resseguradora do Brasil S.A. and Markel International Insurance Company Limited. Markel International also manages the business of Abbey Protection Group which provides legal and professional fees insurance cover as well as legal, tax and human resources consultancy services. For more information please visit us at www.markelinternational.com About Markel Corporation: Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com
Markel is opening a trade credit and political risk operation in Chicago. Christen Mizell is transferring from New York to take on trade credit and political risk underwriting responsibility for the Midwestern states, with a special focus on developing strategic broker relationships, supporting existing clients and winning new customers. The firm has also expanded its global reach by establishing offices in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.