Q&A: Mark Plews, Markel UK
Mark Plews has been director of underwriting at Markel UK since March, joining from Hiscox. After six months in the role, he talks to Post about Markel's growth plans, the difficulties of the hard market for professional indemnity, and the company's approach to rising inflation.
You’ve been at Markel UK for about six months now. How are you finding the role?Good, really good. It’s a nice place to be. After 16 years somewhere else, you don’t know how you’re going to adjust
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