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💼 3 things we brought to WSIA. From underwriting and claims expertise to responsive service and creative solutions, colleagues across roles, specialties and regions share what they brought to the 2026 WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Annual Marketplace. And because no conference list is complete without a few personal essentials: comfortable shoes, high energy and the search for San Diego’s best taco truck. 🌮 See what made everyone’s list! #MarkelAtWSIA #WSIAAnnualMarketplace #WeAreMarkel

At the 2026 WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Annual Marketplace, Simon Wilson, CEO of Markel Insurance, spoke with Insurance Insider US about sustainable growth, underwriting discipline, market opportunities and the investments helping position Markel for the future. The conversation explores why long-term success depends on balancing growth with discipline, staying focused on areas where expertise creates value and continuing to invest in the capabilities that support customers and broker partners. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/enGEmWy6. #MarkelAtWSIA

The Markel team has arrived at the 2026 WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Annual Marketplace! We’re kicking off the week in San Diego, CA with great conversations, familiar faces and plenty of opportunities to connect. Stop by the Markel space, grab a custom coffee and have a personalized luggage tag created just for you. Meet our attendees: www.markel.com/wsia. 🤝 #MarkelAtWSIA #WSIAAnnualMarketplace #WeAreMarkel

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast later tonight, bringing the potential for damaging winds, storm surge, heavy rainfall and flooding across portions of the Gulf Coast and Southeast.   As communities prepare for the storm's impacts, we are here to help. Review this checklist to help prepare your property, protect your people and stay safe before severe weather arrives. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eC7vs8zc.   If needed, there are three ways to report a claim: 📞 Phone: 1-800-362-7535 💻 Online: https://lnkd.in/eHh3tSmW ✉️ Email: newclaims@markel.com

How do contracts shape energy casualty risk? In a recent Insurance Business America interview, Sean England, Senior Director and US Energy Product Line Leader, shares why underwriters are taking a closer look at contractual risk transfer provisions and what brokers should consider when evaluating risk. 🔗 Read Sean's perspective on helping brokers and insureds navigate these complexities in today's energy market: https://lnkd.in/eQWJkUQJ.

Congratulations to Karina Forth, CPCU, RPLU on being named a 2026 Rising Star by The Bermudian. Since joining Markel, Karina has built a reputation for continuous learning, adaptability and dedication to serving broker partners. In her Rising Star profile, she highlights the importance of staying curious, seeking knowledge and embracing new perspectives in an evolving industry. We're proud to see Karina recognized alongside an outstanding group of young professionals across Bermuda.

Congratulations to Sam Dennis and Adam Leonard on their promotions to Senior Director, Regional Product Leader for Property and Marine, respectively, in Markel's Southeast Region. Both leaders bring decades of combined underwriting expertise, strong broker relationships, and a track record of developing talent and driving profitable growth. Join us in congratulating Sam and Adam on their new roles!

Ahead of the 2026 WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Annual Marketplace, Wendy Houser, President of US Wholesale and Specialty, shares her perspective on the trends shaping today's E&S market, from underwriting discipline and evolving risk to the continued importance of expertise, flexibility and strong broker partnerships. Read the full discussion in The Insurer, from Reuters' virtual roundtable here: https://lnkd.in/eHmV4Wc8.

We’re honored to be recognized as a 2026 InternshipsVA Top Employer for Interns by Virginia Economic Development Partnership. As a company with deep roots in Virginia, we’re proud to support the state’s future workforce. By connecting students with high-quality, paid opportunities, we can help emerging professionals explore career paths while bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our business. We’re excited to continue supporting students as they take their first steps from the classroom into their careers. 👉 Explore early career opportunities at Markel here: https://lnkd.in/ezy6Uisz. #WeAreMarkel #WorkAtMarkel #InternshipsVA #EarlyCareers #InsuranceCareers

🎓 Over the past two months, our Early Careers team has been on the road connecting with the next generation of insurance professionals. From career fairs and campus events across the US to Markel Day at Illinois State University and a lunch-and-learn with their Gamma Iota Sigma chapter, we've met talented students, shared insights about careers in insurance, and built meaningful connections. We wrapped up this recruiting season today at the Gamma Iota Sigma Annual Conference, where students, faculty and industry professionals come together to explore opportunities and shape the future of our industry. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions and shared their career goals with us. We're grateful to the Markel colleagues who represented us on campuses nationwide and look forward to staying connected with the students we met along the way. #WeAreMarkel #WorkAtMarkel #EarlyCareers #InsuranceCareers