Markel appoints new strategy director for Asia in growth move

Specialist insurer Markel International has appointed Christian Stobbs as strategy director for Asia.

Based in Singapore, Stobbs will focus on developing and driving the company’s strategic priorities in the region.

With local presence in Singapore, India, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia, Markel seeks to further its links with local insurers and distributors, as well as develop new products that cater for emerging risks and meet the evolving needs of Asian businesses.

Stobbs joins from Abbey Tax, a Markel International company based in the UK, where he was the managing director. Previously, he was a strategy and development executive at Markel’s London office and prior to that with global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group.

Matt Cannock, managing director of Markel Asia, said: “Christian’s appointment underlines our ambition for the region as we foster new alliances and partnerships. He is an experienced strategy and business development professional and so will be invaluable as we continue to grow our portfolio in Asia.”

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