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Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL) has expanded its Australian operations by launching Financial Institutions (FI) solutions with localized wordings. The company has introduced a primary Investment Managers Insurance policy and plans to release three additional primary wordings in July 2025: FI Directors and Officers, FI Professional Indemnity, and FI Crime coverage.

The solutions target private and listed local financial institutions, including private equity funds, mutual funds, REITs, superannuation funds, banks, and FinTech companies. The initiative is led by Senior Underwriters Lan Pham in Melbourne and Daisy Galvin in Sydney, offering local underwriting expertise and dedicated claims handling services.

This expansion follows Markel's 2024 launch of Commercial Professional Indemnity solutions in Australia, addressing growing demand for financial lines coverage amid increased digital economy growth, director liability scrutiny, and cyber breach concerns.

Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL) has strengthened its International War and Terrorism team with two key appointments. Joshua Watson joins as Senior Underwriter – War and Terrorism in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing over 14 years of industry experience in cyber, terrorism, and political violence. He will focus on underwriting complex risks across Stand-Alone Terrorism, Terrorism Liability, SRCC, and Active Assailant products.

Bridget Canderelli has been appointed as an underwriting support specialist in Richmond, Virginia. Both will report to Andrew Umphress, Head of Terrorism – North America. Watson's previous roles include VP, Senior Account Executive at Brown & Brown Risk Solutions and Client Service Executive at Sterline Seacrest Pritchard.

Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) has announced the redemption of all outstanding Series A 6.000% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, effective June 1, 2025. The redemption will be processed on June 2, 2025, at $1,000 per share, equal to the per-share liquidation preference. Currently, there are 600,000 Series A Preferred Shares outstanding with an aggregate liquidation preference of $600.0 million.

Additionally, a regular semi-annual dividend of $30.00 per share will be paid separately on June 2, 2025, to holders of record as of May 17, 2025. The redemption price does not include any accrued and unpaid dividends.

Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL) has launched a new Clinical Trials insurance product designed to provide comprehensive coverage for sponsors, researchers, and participants across all phases of clinical research. The product offers coverage in over 100 territories and features same-day quotation turnaround along with automated document production for certificates and policies.

Key features include Lloyd's licenses utilization, an extensive global network for compliant solutions, and expert underwriting backed by award-winning claims service. The offering aims to streamline the insurance process, which is often the final regulatory requirement before clinical trials can begin, helping avoid costly delays and research suspensions.