Markel appoints Dena Furmanek as Senior Underwriter - Fine Art, North America
Markel (NYSE: MKL) has appointed Dena Furmanek as Senior Underwriter – Fine Art, North America, effective immediately. Furmanek will support the expansion of Markel's North American Fine Art portfolio within the International Marine & Energy division. Reporting to Kyle McGrath, Head of US Fine Art, she will manage new and renewal business while developing client and broker relationships. Furmanek brings over a decade of experience in fine art, jewelry, and collections insurance, previously serving as Vice President – Fine Art & Collections at MarketScout, where she oversaw all fine art business operations.
Markel (NYSE: MKL) ha nominato Dena Furmanek come Underwriter Senior – Belle Arti, Nord America, con effetto immediato. Furmanek supporterà l'espansione del portafoglio di Belle Arti di Markel in Nord America all'interno della divisione International Marine & Energy. Rispondendo a Kyle McGrath, Responsabile delle Belle Arti negli Stati Uniti, gestirà le nuove attività e i rinnovi, sviluppando al contempo relazioni con clienti e broker. Furmanek porta con sé oltre un decennio di esperienza nell'assicurazione di belle arti, gioielli e collezioni, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Presidente – Belle Arti & Collezioni presso MarketScout, dove ha supervisionato tutte le operazioni aziendali relative alle belle arti.
Markel (NYSE: MKL) ha nombrado a Dena Furmanek como Suscriptora Senior – Artes Finas, América del Norte, con efecto inmediato. Furmanek apoyará la expansión del portafolio de Artes Finas de Markel en América del Norte dentro de la división de Internacional Marítimo y Energía. Reportando a Kyle McGrath, Jefe de Artes Finas en EE. UU., gestionará nuevos negocios y renovaciones mientras desarrolla relaciones con clientes y corredores. Furmanek aporta más de una década de experiencia en seguros de artes finas, joyería y colecciones, habiendo ocupado anteriormente el cargo de Vicepresidenta – Artes Finas y Colecciones en MarketScout, donde supervisó todas las operaciones comerciales de artes finas.
Markel (NYSE: MKL)은 Dena Furmanek을 북미 미술 전담 선임 언더라이터로 즉시 임명했습니다. Furmanek은 International Marine & Energy 부서 내에서 Markel의 북미 미술 포트폴리오 확장을 지원합니다. 그녀는 미국 미술 책임자인 Kyle McGrath에게 보고하며, 신규 및 갱신 비즈니스를 관리하는 동시에 고객 및 중개인 관계를 발전시킬 것입니다. Furmanek은 이전에 MarketScout에서 미술 및 컬렉션 부문 부사장으로 재직하며 모든 미술 비즈니스 운영을 감독한 10년 이상의 미술, 보석 및 컬렉션 보험 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
Markel (NYSE: MKL) a nommé Dena Furmanek au poste de Souscripteur Senior – Beaux-Arts, Amérique du Nord, avec effet immédiat. Furmanek soutiendra l'expansion du portefeuille des Beaux-Arts de Markel en Amérique du Nord au sein de la division International Marine & Energy. Relevant de Kyle McGrath, Responsable des Beaux-Arts aux États-Unis, elle gérera les nouvelles affaires et les renouvellements tout en développant des relations avec les clients et les courtiers. Furmanek apporte plus d'une décennie d'expérience dans l'assurance des beaux-arts, des bijoux et des collections, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-Présidente – Beaux-Arts & Collections chez MarketScout, où elle supervisait toutes les opérations commerciales liées aux beaux-arts.
Markel (NYSE: MKL) hat Dena Furmanek mit sofortiger Wirkung zur Senior Underwriter – Fine Art, Nordamerika ernannt. Furmanek wird die Erweiterung von Markels Fine Art Portfolio in Nordamerika innerhalb der International Marine & Energy Division unterstützen. Sie berichtet an Kyle McGrath, den Leiter von US Fine Art, und wird neue Geschäfte sowie Verlängerungen verwalten, während sie Beziehungen zu Kunden und Maklern aufbaut. Furmanek bringt über ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung im Bereich der Fine Art-, Schmuck- und Sammlungsversicherung mit und war zuvor als Vizepräsidentin – Fine Art & Collections bei MarketScout tätig, wo sie alle Geschäftsabläufe im Bereich Fine Art überwachte.
- Strategic expansion into growing fine art insurance market
- Appointment of experienced professional with over decade of industry expertise
- Strengthening of North American Fine Art portfolio
- None.
Furmanek will support the profitable expansion of Markel's North American Fine Art book, as part of the insurer's strategic growth plans for its International Marine & Energy division. In her new role, she will be responsible for underwriting and servicing new and renewal business and developing closer relationships with clients and brokers across the region.
Furmanek will report to Kyle McGrath, Head of US Fine Art and be based in the
Speaking about the appointment, McGrath said: "The global fine art insurance market continues to expand. Rising art valuations and a changing risk landscape for collectors make having the right risk and insurance partner more important than ever before.
"I'm delighted to welcome Dena to Markel. She brings more than a decade of experience in the fine art, jewellery and collections insurance space and has a proven track record of delivering strong profitable underwriting management throughout that time. Her in-depth knowledge of this unique industry and product offerings, ability to interpret market trends and provide exceptional service to stakeholders make her a great addition to the team and further strengthen our offering for clients and brokers."
Prior to joining Markel, Furmanek spent more than nine years at MarketScout, most recently as Vice President – Fine Art & Collections, which saw her oversee all the managing agent's fine art business operations. She joined the MarketScout as an Underwriter – Fine Art & Collections in March 2015, before being promoted to several senior underwriting and managerial roles. Prior to joining MarketScout, Furmanek spent over a decade as an administration professional at various organisations, including QBE North America.
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