Markel grows Asia Pacific team with new role to lead broker engagement

Markel has appointed Jack Taylor as Executive, Distribution Strategies and Business Development, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Taylor will lead broker engagement across the region, reflecting Markel’s focus on enhancing underwriting and distribution capabilities in Asia Pacific.

Taylor will collaborate with territory leaders, underwriters, and distribution teams to emphasize Markel’s specialty insurance offerings and develop tailored underwriting solutions. He brings experience from Zurich Insurance, where he held roles in relationship management and underwriting in both London and Singapore.

This appointment aligns with Markel’s growth strategy in the region, with leadership expressing confidence in Taylor’s expertise to strengthen broker relationships and drive business development.