Markel has named Martin Parker (pictured) as its new head of construction underwriting UK as the firm looks to grow its market share in the class and create a new specialist product for client needs.
Parker comes to Markel following a 19-year career in HSB Engineering Insurance, which he joined in 2004. During his tenure there, he held various senior roles in underwriting, operations, and business development.
According to his LinkedIn, he was most recently the head of digital trading, where he helped create an e-trade proposition from scratch, incorporating product builds and team implementation before taking responsibility for profitability and strategic direction.
In this new role at Markel, Parker will report to UK director of underwriting Mark Plews.
“This is a key role for Markel as we drive through our ambitious targets to grow in what is a very dynamic construction market. Martin’s experience across a wide range of roles during his career will put him in good stead for this new and exciting role at Markel and we are extremely pleased to have him join our team at such a pivotal time,” Plews said.
Earlier this year, the insurer appointed Amandeep Dhillon as managing director, global head of catastrophe and exposure management.
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