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Markel further enhances its cyber underwriting capabilities and expertise with senior underwriter hire

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Markel, part of Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), has appointed Jack Eastwood as Senior Underwriter, Cyber, effective immediately. This move strengthens Markel's commitment to enhancing its cyber underwriting capabilities and expertise. Eastwood will be a key member of the Cyber & Technology team in London, contributing to the development and implementation of Markel's cyber underwriting strategy.

Eastwood brings over 13 years of experience from AIG, where he progressed from a financial lines underwriter to Team Leader – Cyber & Technology. He also has prior experience as a broker at Griffiths & Armour. Based in Markel's London office, Eastwood will report to Dan Fox, Head of Cyber at Markel.

This appointment is expected to bolster Markel's underwriting services and capabilities, enabling the company to better serve its broker partners and end-clients in the cyber insurance sector.

Markel, parte di Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), ha nominato Jack Eastwood come Senior Underwriter, Cyber, con effetto immediato. Questa mossa rafforza l'impegno di Markel a migliorare le proprie capacità ed esperienze nella sottoscrizione cyber. Eastwood sarà un membro chiave del Cyber & Technology team a Londra, contribuendo allo sviluppo e all'implementazione della strategia di sottoscrizione cyber di Markel.

Eastwood porta con sé oltre 13 anni di esperienza proveniente da AIG, dove è passato da sottoscrittore di linee finanziarie a Team Leader – Cyber & Technology. Ha anche esperienza precedente come broker presso Griffiths & Armour. Basato nell'ufficio di Londra di Markel, Eastwood riporterà a Dan Fox, Head of Cyber di Markel.

Questa nomina si prevede rafforzerà i servizi e le capacità di sottoscrizione di Markel, consentendo all'azienda di servire meglio i propri partner broker e i clienti finali nel settore dell'assicurazione cyber.

Markel, parte de Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), ha nombrado a Jack Eastwood como Senior Underwriter, Cyber, con efecto inmediato. Este movimiento refuerza el compromiso de Markel de mejorar sus capacidades y experiencia en suscripción cibernética. Eastwood será un miembro clave del Cyber & Technology team en Londres, contribuyendo al desarrollo e implementación de la estrategia de suscripción cibernética de Markel.

Eastwood aporta más de 13 años de experiencia de AIG, donde avanzó de suscriptor de líneas financieras a Líder de Equipo – Cyber & Technology. También tiene experiencia previa como corredor en Griffiths & Armour. Con sede en la oficina de Markel en Londres, Eastwood reportará a Dan Fox, Head of Cyber en Markel.

Se espera que este nombramiento refuerce los servicios y capacidades de suscripción de Markel, permitiendo a la empresa servir mejor a sus socios corredores y clientes finales en el sector de seguros cibernéticos.

마켈(Markel)은 마켈 그룹 주식회사(Markel Group Inc., NYSE:MKL)의 일원으로서, 잭 이스트우드사이버 선임 인수인으로 즉시 임명하였습니다. 이 결정은 마켈의 사이버 인수 능력과 전문성을 강화하기 위한 의지를 나타냅니다. 이스트우드는 런던의 사이버 및 기술팀의 핵심 멤버로 활동하며, 마켈의 사이버 인수 전략 개발 및 실행에 기여할 것입니다.

이스트우드는 AIG에서 13년 이상의 경험을 쌓았으며, 금융 라인 인수인에서 사이버 & 기술 팀 리더로 승진했습니다. 또한 Griffiths & Armour에서 브로커로서의 경험도 가지고 있습니다. 마켈 런던 사무소에 근무하며, 이스트우드는 마켈의 사이버 책임자댄 폭스에게 보고할 것입니다.

이번 임명은 마켈의 인수 서비스와 능력을 강화하여, 사이버 보험 부문에서 중개 파트너와 최종 고객에게 더 나은 서비스를 제공할 수 있게 할 것으로 기대됩니다.

Markel, faisant partie du Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), a nommé Jack Eastwood au poste de Senior Underwriter, Cyber, avec effet immédiat. Ce mouvement renforce l'engagement de Markel à améliorer ses capacités et son expertise en matière de souscription cyber. Eastwood sera un membre clé de l'équipe Cyber & Technology à Londres, contribuant au développement et à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de souscription cyber de Markel.

Eastwood possède plus de 13 ans d'expérience chez AIG, où il a progressé d'un souscripteur de lignes financières à Leader d'Équipe – Cyber & Technology. Il a également une expérience précédente en tant que courtier chez Griffiths & Armour. Basé au bureau de Markel à Londres, Eastwood rendra compte à Dan Fox, Head of Cyber chez Markel.

Cette nomination devrait renforcer les services et les capacités de souscription de Markel, permettant à l'entreprise de mieux servir ses partenaires courtiers et ses clients finaux dans le secteur de l'assurance cyber.

Markel, Teil der Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), hat Jack Eastwood mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Senior Underwriter, Cyber ernannt. Dieser Schritt unterstreicht Markels Engagement zur Verbesserung seiner Cyber-Versicherungskompetenz und -Expertise. Eastwood wird ein Schlüsselmitglied des Cyber & Technology teams in London sein und zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Markels Cyber-Versicherungsstrategie beitragen.

Eastwood bringt über 13 Jahre Erfahrung von AIG mit, wo er von einem Underwriter für Finanzlinien zum Teamleiter – Cyber & Technology aufstieg. Darüber hinaus hat er zuvor als Broker bei Griffiths & Armour gearbeitet. Eastwood wird in Markels Londoner Büro tätig sein und an Dan Fox, Head of Cyber bei Markel berichten.

Es wird erwartet, dass diese Ernennung die Underwriting-Dienstleistungen und -Fähigkeiten von Markel stärkt, sodass das Unternehmen seine Broker-Partner und Endkunden im Bereich der Cyber-Versicherung besser bedienen kann.

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  • Appointment of experienced senior underwriter Jack Eastwood to strengthen cyber underwriting capabilities
  • Enhancement of Markel's Cyber & Technology team in London
  • Potential for improved service offerings to broker partners and end-clients
  • Strategic move to drive profitable growth in the UK and internationally
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LONDON, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced Jack Eastwood as Senior Underwriter, Cyber, with immediate effect. His arrival underpins Markel's commitment to investing in top-tier talent to continue enhancing its product and service offerings and underwriting expertise for broker partners. 

Eastwood takes up his position as a senior member of Markel's Cyber & Technology team, where he'll be responsible for working closely alongside the cyber leadership colleagues to develop and drive the organisation's cyber underwriting strategy in London. He'll play an important role as a senior underwriting leader, involved in all aspects of the Markel Cyber & Technology portfolio. Eastwood's appointment will further strengthen Markel's underwriting services and capabilities so it can continue serving broker partners and end-clients in an effective manner.

Previously, Eastwood spent more than 13 years at AIG, where he started out as a financial lines underwriter specialising in professional liability and cyber risk before progressing to the role of Team Leader – Cyber & Technology at the firm. Prior to this position, he was employed as a broker at Griffiths & Armour for more than four years.

Eastwood will be based at Markel's London office and report directly to Dan Fox, Head of Cyber at Markel.

Fox commented: "I'm delighted to announce Jack Eastwood who has joined our London Cyber team in a senior underwriter capacity. His deep sector knowledge and expertise complements our existing cyber underwriting capabilities and will help position us for further profitable growth, so we can continue serving clients and brokers in the most effective way possible. We look forward to seeing Jack's contributions and efforts over the coming months."

Christopher Burgess, Director of Cyber, at Markel added: "We're delighted to welcome Jack to our growing Cyber team here in London. His cross-functional skillset in broking, financial lines underwriting and portfolio management will be of paramount importance as we continue to drive profitable growth in the UK and internationally and firmly establish ourselves as a leading insurer and trusted risk management partner for customers." 

About Markel
We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people—and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients—that differentiates us worldwide.

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FAQ

Who is the new Senior Underwriter, Cyber at Markel (NYSE:MKL)?

Jack Eastwood has been appointed as the new Senior Underwriter, Cyber at Markel, effective immediately.

What is Jack Eastwood's previous experience before joining Markel (NYSE:MKL)?

Jack Eastwood spent over 13 years at AIG, progressing from a financial lines underwriter to Team Leader – Cyber & Technology. He also has prior experience as a broker at Griffiths & Armour for more than four years.

How does Jack Eastwood's appointment align with Markel's (NYSE:MKL) strategy?

Eastwood's appointment aligns with Markel's commitment to investing in top-tier talent to enhance its product and service offerings and underwriting expertise for broker partners in the cyber insurance sector.

Who will Jack Eastwood report to at Markel (NYSE:MKL)?

Jack Eastwood will be based at Markel's London office and report directly to Dan Fox, Head of Cyber at Markel.

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