Markel boosts business development team with key appointment

Harrison brings extensive experience to the role and comes from AXA, where she was head of SME development & proposition. Prior to that, she held several business development roles in the Manchester and across the wider UK market. Harrison also spent two years in their transformation programme looking at strategy across technology, broker/customer journeys and people to deliver changes including new underwriting platforms.

“This is an important role for Markel and we’re delighted to appoint such an experienced and capable individual in Charlotte,” said broker development director, Richard Brooks. “Her extensive background and connections in the broker channel, particularly around SME risks, including professional indemnity, will be invaluable as we look to build upon existing broker relationships and develop new ones.”

Commenting on her new role at Markel, Harrison said: “Markel has a reputation for excellence in its chosen commercial sectors and putting its people first. Regional relationships are a priority for profitable growth plans and I’m looking forward to helping Markel develop these further as we expand the team. I feel I’ve joined a company that cares about its customers and works hard to do everything it can to provide the best possible products and services for clients and brokers.”

“Charlotte is joining us at a period of strong growth for our UK business,” said Jo Sykes, Markel’s divisional director – broker, UK. “We’re enhancing our regional presence, growing our product lines, investing in people and technology and, most importantly, putting a real focus on the needs of our brokers and customers. Charlotte will have an important role to play in Markel’s development over the coming years.”

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