Markel adds RSA hire to UK team

Specialist insurer Markel UK has made two new hires to strengthen its business development and underwriting functions, as well as its presence in the South of England and Wales.

Simon Marriott will lead the business development function in the South West and South Wales region with responsibility for accelerating the growth of the team.

Marriott joins from RSA, where he was a regional manager for the past six years, having previously also worked at NIG and AXA.

Additionally, Vishal Patel has joined as a senior underwriter to lead the development of Markel’s technology and life sciences product in the South. He has previously worked both as a broker and underwriter specialising in life sciences.

Mark Lowther, Markel’s regional manager - South said: “We are delighted to be expanding the team further by welcoming Simon and Vishal, both of whom bring vast knowledge, experience and connections to the business. Markel has a tremendous broker panel in the South and Wales region and these appointments will be a further boost as we look to grow the business over the next few years.”