Markel boosts Malaysian offering

Specialist insurer Markel International has appointed Andy Ang as chief representative of Markel International in Malaysia.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Ang will focus on professional and financial risks as well as overseeing a wider scope of business development in Malaysia. He will report directly to Matthew Cannock, head of Markel’s Asia Pacific operations.

He joins Markel from Overseas Assurance Corporation where he was the liability senior manager based in Kuala Lumpur. He has also held various senior roles in Malaysian insurance companies mainly focused on financial and casualty lines including AXA Affin General Insurance and BH Insurance.

Cannock said: “We are delighted that Andy has joined us. With his extensive network and strong qualifications, Markel is on track to expand even further in Asia Pacific. Furthermore, with Andy as our man on the ground in Malaysia, we are now well-placed to service our Malaysian customers and enquiries more promptly and efficiently.”