Markel Law named Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the British Claims Awards 2026

We are proud to celebrate a standout achievement for Markel Law, which has been recognised as Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the British Claims Awards 2026. This award is a powerful endorsement of our expertise, commercial impact, and unwavering commitment to delivering for clients when it matters most.

At its core, this recognition reflects a simple but powerful message: we consistently deliver outcomes that make a meaningful difference to policyholders. Over the past year alone, we have supported more than 1,100 policyholders and handled nearly 2,000 legal matters, demonstrating both the scale of our operations and the trust placed in us by clients across the market. It’s a reflection of not just growth, but of the increasing confidence clients have in our ability to guide them through complex and often high-pressure situations.

That trust is built on our capability to handle complex, high stakes matters with clarity and conviction. Across civil litigation, professional indemnity, employment, crime and regulatory, and casualty, we continue to secure decisive outcomes, including trial wins and successful case dismissals. Even in sensitive or challenging cases, our approach remains the same: to combine deep technical expertise with a clear focus on the right outcome for the client. We recognise that behind every instruction is a business or individual navigating uncertainty, and we work to provide not just legal advice, but reassurance and direction.

What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is how we deliver these outcomes. Our teams work closely with colleagues across Markel to provide a seamless, integrated experience that goes beyond traditional legal services. By combining legal expertise with insurance insight and practical commercial understanding, we’re able to anticipate issues, resolve them earlier, and support clients in a way that feels proactive, not reactive.

This is where our promise to go beyond insurance truly comes to life. We do not simply step in when something goes wrong, we stand alongside our clients throughout their journey. Whether that’s helping prevent issues escalating, guiding them through complex claims, or supporting them with clear, pragmatic advice, we work shoulder to shoulder with our clients every step of the way. That commitment to partnership is what underpins the trust we continue to build.

“This award is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and collaboration across our teams. We are incredibly proud of the outcomes we achieve for our clients, but even more so of the way we achieve them by working closely shoulder to shoulder with them, understanding their challenges and delivering practical support that truly makes a difference.” Charlotte Rees-John, Head of Legal Practice and Managing Partner

Ultimately, being named Insurance Law Firm of the Year is recognition of a team that combines technical excellence with genuine care for its clients. It’s a celebration of not just results, but of relationships, innovation, and a shared commitment to doing what is right.

Furthermore, it reinforces what our clients already know: with Markel, they are not just supported, they have a committed partner by their side.