Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. has hired Isaac Meek as a Cyber Senior Underwriter. Meek’s arrival exemplifies Markel’s long-term commitment to recruiting high-level underwriting talent, so that it can continue providing insurance solutions to meet customer demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), while supporting the businesses’ overarching strategy of accelerating growth across Asia. In his new post, Meek will work closely with Priyesh Pradhan, Professional and Financial Risk (PFR) Senior Underwriter at Markel India, to drive...

Exectras, the go-to provider for SMBs seeking everyday business services, including merchant services, payroll, health insurance and workers’ compensation, announced the completion of debt financing from Tacora Capital for up to $30 million. The funding will be used for acquiring merchant portfolios, organic growth initiatives and internal infrastructure development. Through competitively contracted relationships with more than 700 business associations, Exectras provides businesses access to heavily discounted business services and provides every employee and their families...

Dana Anaman, MBA, CAE, CPIA, Vice President of Affiliate Services and Membership of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National), has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Forty Under 40 Program®, an opportunity to recognize individuals who represent the nation’s top 40 professionals. Anaman is also Managing Executive Director of PIA of Florida. The Forty Under 40 Program by Association Forum recognizes individuals whose notable endeavors before turning 40 have had an...

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Bridge Specialty Group, the Wholesale Brokerage segment of Brown & Brown, Inc., announced that Tim Coles has been named chief executive officer (CEO) for the European brokerage operations of Bridge Specialty Group, effective January 1, 2024. Most recently, he served as CEO of Xenia Broking Group, part of Kentro Capital Limited, which was acquired in October 2023. Tim began his insurance career at Howden, where he served for 13 years, first as CEO of the...