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Specialty

Global solutions for specialty risks

Markel’s London Market and APAC Specialty division offers underwriting solutions globally across a range of specialist products and encompasses our Equine & Livestock, TCPRS, Terrorism & Political Violence, and International Casualty teams.

A natural home for the most unique specialty risks

By bringing together longer tail lines, our division fosters greater collaboration and promotes the sharing of expertise. This collaborative approach not only enhances underwriting best practice, but also supports continuous improvement and knowledge transfer across the wider organisation.

Our skilled underwriters and claims specialists deliver exceptional service, extensive coverage and expert guidance for complex market risks. We are committed to making business straightforward, staying accessible, and crafting clear, thorough policy wordings.

Core product offerings

International Casualty

  • Clinical Trials

    Specialist coverage for sponsors, research organisations, trial programmes and studies.

  • Environmental Liability

    Broad coverage for premises and site pollution across a range of areas.

  • General Liability

    Comprehensive risk coverage for trades and occupations across most sectors and disciplines.

  • Life Science

    Extensive coverage for Life Science companies across a broad range of risks.

Equine and Livestock

  • Equine

    We offer a wide portfolio of products, including bloodstock and equine liability to suit a broad range of risks, from large stud farms to individual horses.

  • Livestock

    Cover including farm combined, mortality, disease, and business interruption across the farm, zoo, and other animal interests.

Additional Specialty products

  • Political risk

    Our political risk team works with clients to manage their cross-border portfolios and overseas investments with tailored, specialist policies.

  • Surety

    We support our clients with traditional and bespoke surety solutions and help them to successfully grow in an ever-changing global environment.

  • Terrorism and political violence

    We provide protection against losses caused by acts of war, terrorism and political violence, and losses sustained in the aftermath of an active assailant or hostage event.

  • Trade Credit

    We have extensive experience in providing global solutions for clients but can also tailor policies for specific credit risks, markets, and contingencies.

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