LONDON, Oct. 24,
2024 /CNW/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within
Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced that it has
appointed Dena Furmanek as Senior
Underwriter – Fine Art, North
America, with immediate effect.
Furmanek will support the profitable expansion of Markel's North
American Fine Art book, as part of the insurer's strategic growth
plans for its International Marine & Energy division. In her
new role, she will be responsible for underwriting and servicing
new and renewal business and developing closer relationships with
clients and brokers across the region.
Furmanek will report to Kyle
McGrath, Head of US Fine Art and be based in the
Chicago area.
Speaking about the appointment, McGrath said: "The global fine
art insurance market continues to expand. Rising art valuations and
a changing risk landscape for collectors make having the right risk
and insurance partner more important than ever before.
"I'm delighted to welcome Dena to Markel. She brings more than a
decade of experience in the fine art, jewellery and collections
insurance space and has a proven track record of delivering strong
profitable underwriting management throughout that time. Her
in-depth knowledge of this unique industry and product offerings,
ability to interpret market trends and provide exceptional service
to stakeholders make her a great addition to the team and further
strengthen our offering for clients and brokers."
Prior to joining Markel, Furmanek spent more than nine years at
MarketScout, most recently as Vice President – Fine Art &
Collections, which saw her oversee all the managing agent's fine
art business operations. She joined the MarketScout as an
Underwriter – Fine Art & Collections in March 2015, before being promoted to several
senior underwriting and managerial roles. Prior to joining
MarketScout, Furmanek spent over a decade as an administration
professional at various organisations, including QBE North
America.
About Markel
We are Markel, a leading global specialty
insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance
operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the
Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global
Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio
protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our
insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of
capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions
for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our
people—and the deep, valued relationships they develop with
colleagues, brokers and clients—that differentiates us
worldwide.
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