Markel Meets

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Markel Meets is a brand new podcast, brought to you by the people-powered global specialist insurer, Markel.

In this new series, we’ll be getting to know some of Markel’s finest from our International Wholesale division before moving on to friends and respected colleagues from the London Market and beyond.

Presented by Anna Lumley, we hope that Markel Meets will offer our listeners interesting insight, fresh perspectives, and an honest introduction to our most valued asset; our people.

Any opinions expressed are those of the individuals alone and therefore not necessarily of Markel International.

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Series 1 - ep.4 - Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber

Series 1 - ep.4 - Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber

For episode 4, we meet Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber. Chris joined Markel in 2019, starting out as London Cyber Manager before being promoted in November 2022. In this in-depth conversation, he delves into his extensive experience of the cyber insurance world, highlighting some of the most pertinent threats we face, as well as the ways in which utilising the right technology can mitigate those risks.Chris, who joined the London Market back in 2004, also reflects on the importance of having a great team and the success they have enjoyed at Markel to date.

Episodes

Series 1 - ep.4 - Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber

Series 1 - ep.4 - Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber

For episode 4, we meet Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber. Chris joined Markel in 2019, starting out as London Cyber Manager before being promoted in November 2022. In this in-depth conversation, he delves into his extensive experience of the cyber insurance world, highlighting some of the most pertinent threats we face, as well as the ways in which utilising the right technology can mitigate those risks.Chris, who joined the London Market back in 2004, also reflects on the importance of having a great team and the success they have enjoyed at Markel to date.

Series 1 - ep.3 - Chris O'Shea, Managing Director, International Claims

Series 1 - ep.3 - Chris O'Shea, Managing Director, International Claims

In episode 3, we hear from Managing Director of International Claims, Chris O’Shea. Chris first joined Markel in 2017 and has held various claims leadership positions since, culminating in being promoted to his current role in early 2024. Chris manages a team of 75+ claims professionals around the world and leads on all things wholesale claims from a strategic standpoint. He is a member of the London Market Association Claims Committee and the Complex Claims Committee.Recorded in May 2024. Opinions expressed are Chris's own and not necessarily of Markel International.

Series 1 - ep.2 - Chloe Gordge, Head of Terrorism - London

Series 1 - ep.2 - Chloe Gordge, Head of Terrorism - London

Episode 2 sees host Anna Lumley speak to Markel's Head of Terrorism for London, Chloe Gordge.Chloe discusses the nuances of the terrorism market in the context of a busy year of sport and political decision making around the globe, touching on the skills required of an underwriter to anticipate and analyse events in such an environment.Chloe also shares her views on the London Market as a whole, and reflects on her career at Markel to date, having first joined the business in 2011.📌 This episode was recorded in May 2024.

Series 1 - ep.1 - Graeme Ivory, Director of International Casualty

Series 1 - ep.1 - Graeme Ivory, Director of International Casualty

Markel Meets is a brand new podcast brought to you by the people-powered global specialist insurer, Markel. In this new series, we’ll be getting to know some of Markel’s finest from our International Wholesale division before moving on to friends and respected colleagues from the London Market and beyond.Our first guest is Graeme Ivory, Director of International Casualty. Graeme joined the business in December 2023 and is in the process of building out our International Casualty offering. This episode was recorded in March 2024.