Markel taps new trade credit underwriter, senior risk analyst

Markel Corporation has announced the appointment of Jennifer Chang as underwriter and senior risk analyst in its trade credit and political risk operation in New York.

Chang will report to Phil Amlot, head of trade credit and political risk for the Americas. She will work closely with senior underwriter Howard Lee and underwriter Christen Mizell, and will support Arjan van de Wall, director for the team globally.

Chang has nine years of experience in the trade credit insurance space and expertise in both commercial and risk underwriting, Markel said. Prior to joining Markel, she spent four years as senior underwriter at Zurich American Insurance Company. She has also held senior positions at AIG and QBE.

“Jennifer has an established track record of building successful businesses and teams, of technical excellence and product development,” Amlot said. “She brings broad broker and client contacts to our operation, and will play an important role in developing out US trade credit and political risk business.”

“Jennifer’s appointment reflects Markel’s continuing investment across our product portfolio,” added Ewa Rose, managing director of the company’s trade credit, political risk and surety business. “The Americas region remains rich in opportunities for our trade credit and political risk business, and we look to capitalize on the cross-selling opportunities that exist within Markel’s broader portfolio. Jennifer’s broad underwriting experience will be a huge asset to our organization, and we are delighted to have her on board.”