Markel UK exits vacant property market
Markel UK is to close its vacant property account, after ceasing to take on new business or renewals, Post has learnt.
The insurer has written to all its brokers advising them of its exit from the UK vacant property market. All existing cases are now in run off, Post understands.
A lack of profitability in the
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