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Rick Wiseley, Managing Director of Markel Programs led the kick-off of a new era for Markel Programs at Target Markets’ spring meeting in Baltimore. Target Markets is a membership organization of the leading general agencies, insurers, program administrators, and service providers to the program business community.

"We are thrilled to have consolidated our Program Business team in Richmond this year in an effort to expand and grow our program business," said Mike Crowley, President of Markel Specialty.  "We leveraged Target Markets’ premier gathering point to send the message to the general agency community that we are looking for opportunities."

Over 300 specialty program professionals were in attendance, along with Rick Wiseley, Robin Russo, Tom Smith, and Matt Hannay who represented Markel for underwriting, program, and business development support.

“Markel has shown a commitment to grow program business, and Target Markets presents a great venue to both capitalize on existing relationships and create new ones,” added Wiseley.

Program business is generally defined as managing general agencies to which Markel delegates underwriting, policy issuance, and business development authority for specific, homogenous classes.  The goal of Markel's program division is to identify and grow quality, profitable business that is vetted, managed, and audited by Markel Programs associates.

Matt Hannay, Senior Underwriter stated, “Markel has been involved with Target Markets for some time, and our increased presence at the mid-year convention highlights our continued commitment to this specialty arena.”

Markel currently has nine programs under management across various class segments and lines of business.  These range from professional liability coverage for Federal employees to a program for small boom trucks and cranes.  In addition to Rick and Matt, the team consists of Susan Lascolette, Frank Noyes, and Glo Barnes.

Markel Programs will also attend the Target Markets’ Ninth Annual TMPAA Summit in Arizona on October 26 - 28. Contact Rick to schedule a time to discuss your Program Business opportunities.

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