Markel strengthens War and Terrorism team with senior underwriter

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Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) appoints Tim Woodhouse as Senior Underwriter in its War and Terrorism team, demonstrating dedication to enhancing terrorism and political violence offerings. Woodhouse brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, joining from Howden as Divisional Director of Terrorism and Political Violence. He will work closely with Markel's team to develop insurance solutions for evolving risks.

LONDON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has named Tim Woodhouse as Senior Underwriter within its War and Terrorism team. The appointment of industry veteran Woodhouse demonstrates Markel's continued dedication to enhancing its terrorism and political violence offering for clients in an increasingly unpredictable threat landscape.

Woodhouse will be based at Markel's London office and report to Ed Winter, Director of Terrorism. He joins Markel's growing team of experts, who he will work closely with to develop insurance solutions that navigate the evolving risks in war, terrorism, and political violence.

Woodhouse brings deep knowledge of the sector and is a skilled terrorism underwriter, with more than 20 years of experience within the insurance industry. He joins from Howden, where he was Divisional Director of Terrorism and Political Violence. Prior to this, Woodhouse was Managing Director of Political Violence at Dual Corporate Risks. He has also held leadership roles at Novae Group and StarStone Insurance.

Winter commented: "I'm delighted to welcome Tim to our War and Terrorism team at such a critical moment for the sector which has experienced amplified volatility with worldwide events. To address this and further strengthen our political violence coverage, Tim's wealth of experience and immense sector knowledge will be an undoubted asset. His reputation of building advanced solutions will be central to our clients and team in the region."

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 appointed by Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL)?

Tim Woodhouse has been appointed as the new Senior Underwriter within Markel's War and Terrorism team.

What is Tim Woodhouse's background in the insurance industry?

Tim Woodhouse has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, previously serving as Divisional Director of Terrorism and Political Violence at Howden.

What is the focus of Markel Group Inc.'s (NYSE: MKL) appointment of Tim Woodhouse?

The appointment demonstrates Markel's dedication to enhancing its terrorism and political violence offerings.

Where will Tim Woodhouse be based and who will he report to?

Tim Woodhouse will be based at Markel's London office and will report to Ed Winter, Director of Terrorism.

What is the significance of Tim Woodhouse's appointment for Markel's War and Terrorism team?

Tim Woodhouse's wealth of experience and immense sector knowledge will be an undoubted asset to address the amplified volatility in the sector and further strengthen the political violence coverage for Markel's clients and team in the region.