Markel Names Jack Taylor as the Executive of Distribution Strategies & Business Development APAC

Jack Taylor has been appointed as Executive, Distribution Strategies and Business Development, Asia Pacific by Markel, the insurance company of Markel Group Inc.

Taylor, who is based in Singapore, will be in charge of broker interaction throughout the region.

This new position supports Markel's strategic goal of strengthening its operations, underwriting knowledge, and distribution capabilities while also strengthening its broker partnerships throughout Asia Pacific.

In order to highlight Markel's specialty insurance value proposition in the Asia Pacific market, Taylor will be instrumental in encouraging broker engagement in close collaboration with the company's regional leaders, underwriters, and foreign distribution teams.

Additionally, he will help create and execute creative underwriting solutions that are specific to the area.

"It's great to welcome Jack to Markel," said Dan Martin, Managing Director, Distribution Strategy and Business Development at Markel International. "Over the past few years, we've made significant progress in establishing our unique value proposition in the Asia Pacific area. As we continue on our growth trajectory in the area, Jack's vast experience in the broker engagement and specialty insurance industry will be a tremendous advantage."

"It's a pleasure to welcome Jack to Markel," said Christian Stobbs, managing director for Asia Pacific at Markel International, to whom Taylor will report. "He has a strong reputation in the Singapore market, and I have no doubt that he will improve Markel's relationships and interactions with our broker partners there as well as throughout the Asia Pacific region."

Taylor offers extensive expertise to his new post at Markel, having previously worked for Zurich Insurance. Throughout his career, he held positions in both London and Singapore, specializing in relationship management, business development, and senior underwriting.