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Specialty insurance with a people-first approach 

It’s not just about being an insurer, it’s about being a trusted partner to our brokers.

Everything we do as a business is to ensure that our people continue to deliver market-leading service as we grow with our broker partners.

Products and services

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BROKER eTrade

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Insurance Times broker survey names Markel as the UK’s No.1 commercial lines insurer for service 2023/2024.

A commitment to exceptional service is not a concept or buzzword, it’s a value that is powered by people. As a result of this, we are delighted to hold a five-star rating in the ‘Insurance Times Broker Service Survey Commercial Lines 2023/24’ and to be voted the number one commercial insurer for service to brokers.

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Our expertise, coverage and support for you and your clients.

Superior value propositions

With insights gleaned from collaborating with over 1 million UK businesses, we've crafted value propositions that are finely tuned to deliver enhanced relevance and exceptional value for your clients.

Breadth & depth of appetite

We offer specialised coverage across a wide spectrum of trades and activities. From start-ups to multinational operations, we're dedicated to supporting your clients every step of the way.

Service & expertise

As a people-first organisation, our commitment lies in empowering you to deliver exceptional service to your clients. We provide direct access to expertise and ensure fast decisions via your preferred channel, enabling you to meet and exceed expectations.

Growth

We’re a rapidly expanding business, and therefore it's essential for us to support your growth journey. That's why we continue to innovate and invest in tools and resources to ensure your success.

Trusted insurance products supported by a unique wealth of expertise.

Professional indemnity combined

Cover designed for firms operating in specialist sectors offering high-value or complex advice.

Cyber

Cyber risks cover designed to protect against both liabilities and the policyholder’s own losses, including legal, IT security and regulatory costs.

Commercial combined

Our commercial combined insurance solutions are specially designed to cover the risks faced by those operating in niche and specialist industries.

Legal expenses insurance

LEI that’s delivered by trusted legal experts. In addition to our advice services, our in-house law firm provides specialist expertise when the unexpected happens.

Ways to trade with us

We remain committed to serving you in the way you want to be serviced, whether digitally, over the phone or face-to-face with 30+ Professional Indemnity Underwriters across seven UK locations.

  • Branch Network
    • BD connectivity
    • Visibility
    • Local market knowledge
    • Client knowledge
    • Speed
    • In-person connectivity

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  • Regional underwriting presence
    • Local decision making
    • Access to decision makers
    • Local market conditions
    • Opportunities for client meetings
    • Five-star service

     

  • Markel eTrade with Telephone Support

    Quick and efficient eTrading options, including via Acturis, with skilled underwriters available to speak to on the phone,

    • Quick decisions and referral times – we aim to respond within 4 hours and will always respond within a working day
    • Fully integrated with back office
    • Efficiency/reduced admin
    • Policy documentations
    • Control

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  • Telephone Account Management
    • Skilled underwriting team available on the end of the phone
    • Service as the focal point of the solution
    • Expert and knowledgeable underwriters

     

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Broker eTrade

We remain committed to serving our brokers with exceptional service in the way they want to be serviced, and we know a quick decision is vital.

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