Markel has appointed Mr Matthew Brooke as senior underwriter for war and terrorism. In his new role, he will drive the profitable expansion of the international war and terrorism portfolio by identifying gaps in political violence coverage and providing bespoke solutions to insureds globally.
Mr Brooke will also continue underwriting new and renewal business, ensuring closer coverholder interaction and working closely with the war and terrorism wholesale claims team by feeding in on wordings and claims trends, while supporting younger members in the team in their professional development.
Mr Brooke joined Markel more than three years ago. Prior to that, he worked with W/R/B Underwriting.