Markel taps Tysers talent to expand in media, entertainment markets
Specialist insurer Markel International, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, has unveiled a new hire from Tysers to help accelerate growth across its entertainment and media liability business.
Emma Clegg (pictured) joins Markel as an underwriting assistant for media and entertainment.
Based in London, Clegg will be reporting to Pippa Stone, senior underwriter for entertainment at Markel International. She will work closely with Stone and Nicola Marshall, senior underwriter of professional indemnity, telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) at Markel International.
Clegg has over eight years of experience in the insurance industry, spending over three of them at Tysers Insurance Brokers, where she specialised as a broker in film, media, and television.
“ Markel International is heavily invested in its media and entertainment offerings,” said Stone. “Our strong broker relationships, coupled with the service and expertise that we have delivered during covid, has allowed us to strengthen our position within the media and entertainment markets.”
She added: “Emma’s appointment is a clear indication of our plans and commitment to long-term growth and investment in the media and entertainment markets that we serve.”
Clegg said: “I’m pleased to be joining Markel, which has a strong foothold and presence within the media and entertainment sector. Having worked directly with Markel as a broker for a number of years, I’m looking forward to ensuring that we maintain our high level of service and standards that I know are valued by Markel’s brokers and clients.”
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