Markel further ramps up wholesale emphasis with property/life science changes
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Markel further ramps up wholesale emphasis with property/life science changes

Since Simon Wilson was elevated to insurance CEO, the firm has been refocusing its underwriting.

By Adam McNestrie Farhin Lilywala
October 17, 2025
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Markel has discontinued its small retail property book to focus its underwriting on the wholesale channel as part of broader efforts under new leadership to get back to its E&S roots, Insurance Insider US understands.

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