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We're looking forward to having two of our leaders speak at the upcoming Underwriting Innovation USA conference in Chicago in just a few weeks. Guenter F. Kryszon, CPCU, Chief Underwriting Officer, Markel Specialty will be participating in the following session on Tuesday, November 19: "How underwriters can prepare for and reduce risk resulting from catastrophic events." We also have Mia Finsness, Global Executive Underwriting Officer Casualty presenting on the following topic that Tuesday: "Casualty underwriting in the data age: new tools, new opportunities." Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gppWbZb

We’re proud to announce that we received 42 manager nominations for the recent 2024 Dive In Festival #NominateMyManager campaign, which is the most out of any insurance company in the industry! The special initiative celebrated managers within the insurance industry that foster diverse and inclusive workplaces. We’re also thrilled to congratulate Elizabeth Pitts of State National Companies (SNC) for winning the Advocacy and Leadership category of the campaign. The competition was tough, but her nomination shone out to the judges. We thank Elizabeth for her leadership and unwavering commitment to D&I. #DiveIn2024 #DiveInFestival #WeAreMarkel

On Friday night, members our Global Reinsurance team traded in their beds to sleep outside on the sidewalk in Newark, NJ to help raise critical funds for Covenant House, an organization that helps thousands of young people in need. Staff members at Covenant House support each young person on their journey toward sustainable independence and a hope-filled future. This was the team’s 10th sleep out and Markel was recognized as a “Match Maker” this year thanks to our 3:1 Matching Gift Program. Way to go, team! #WeAreMarkel #MarkelStyle

We're excited to welcome Jim Hinchley as our new Chief Retail Officer for Markel Specialty. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Markel’s overall retail strategy, driving profitable growth in existing business, and addressing new areas for expanded growth within the retail channel. Read more about Jim's role and background here: https://lnkd.in/eiVxxGTz

Markel was proud to be a sponsor of the New York City Association of Insurance Women Fall Kick-Off Event last week. It was a wonderful opportunity to network with our claims partners and others in the insurance industry. The NYCAIW is made up of women and men dedicated to the development of leaders in the insurance industry. We’re also proud to have Michelle Gordon on the Board of Directors. Looking forward to the next event! #WeAreMarkel

It's always great when our employees get to travel to college campuses and meet with students interested in working at Markel. Earlier this week, several alums visited Illinois State University. In partnership with the Gamma Iota Sigma - Alpha Kappa Chapter, they hosted panel discussions to chat about early careers in risk management and the insurance industry. Thanks for having us! #workatmarkel #WeAreMarkel

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and at Markel, we’re here to help empower you to protect your personal data from digital forms of crime. Scroll through for some top cyber safety tips. Markel’s Risk Solution Services team is your partner in risk management. They offer a variety of services including a resource library, risk navigators, third-party services, webinars, and safety videos. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eMfvDihR. #MarkelRSS #RiskSolutionServices #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityAwareness

The Target Markets 24th Annual Summit is less than a week away! We're looking forward to connecting with our partners and clients in Scottsdale. See you there! To learn more about the event click here: https://lnkd.in/eeamUN3M

Our thoughts continue to be with those affected by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. As part of ongoing relief efforts, employees in our Alpharetta, GA office collected various items such as diapers and infant formula for those in need in Western North Carolina. Steve Girard, Regional President, Southeast region and his wife delivered the items to the Fleetwood Fire Department this past weekend. It’s great to see so many people coming together to help these communities.

The PwC Bermuda Insurance Summit is less than a month away! We're looking forward to having Kelly Castriotta, Esq. discuss the challenges and opportunities within the cyber reinsurance market. Learn more about the summit here: https://bit.ly/3zHMsUQ