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    Markel appoints Dena Furmanek as Senior Underwriter - Fine Art, North America

    10/24/24 5:30:00 AM ET
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    LONDON, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that it has appointed Dena Furmanek as Senior Underwriter – Fine Art, North America, with immediate effect.

    Dena Furmanek, Senior Underwriter – Fine Art, North America at Markel

    Furmanek will support the profitable expansion of Markel's North American Fine Art book, as part of the insurer's strategic growth plans for its International Marine & Energy division. In her new role, she will be responsible for underwriting and servicing new and renewal business and developing closer relationships with clients and brokers across the region.

    Furmanek will report to Kyle McGrath, Head of US Fine Art and be based in the Chicago area.

    Speaking about the appointment, McGrath said: "The global fine art insurance market continues to expand. Rising art valuations and a changing risk landscape for collectors make having the right risk and insurance partner more important than ever before.

    "I'm delighted to welcome Dena to Markel. She brings more than a decade of experience in the fine art, jewellery and collections insurance space and has a proven track record of delivering strong profitable underwriting management throughout that time. Her in-depth knowledge of this unique industry and product offerings, ability to interpret market trends and provide exceptional service to stakeholders make her a great addition to the team and further strengthen our offering for clients and brokers."

    Prior to joining Markel, Furmanek spent more than nine years at MarketScout, most recently as Vice President – Fine Art & Collections, which saw her oversee all the managing agent's fine art business operations. She joined the MarketScout as an Underwriter – Fine Art & Collections in March 2015, before being promoted to several senior underwriting and managerial roles. Prior to joining MarketScout, Furmanek spent over a decade as an administration professional at various organisations, including QBE North America.

    About Markel

    We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people—and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients—that differentiates us worldwide.

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    • Who has been appointed as the Senior Underwriter – Fine Art at Markel?

      Dena Furmanek has been appointed as the Senior Underwriter of Fine Art for Markel in North America.

    • What will be Dena Furmanek's responsibilities in her new role?

      Furmanek will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, and developing relationships with clients and brokers.

    • What experience and qualifications does Dena Furmanek have that make her a good fit for this role?

      She brings over a decade of experience in fine art, jewellery and collections insurance, and has a strong track record in profitable underwriting management.

    • Where did Dena Furmanek work prior to joining Markel?

      Furmanek previously worked at MarketScout for over nine years, where she oversaw the fine art business operations.

    • Who will Dena Furmanek report to in her new position at Markel?

      Kyle McGrath is the Head of US Fine Art and will be Dena Furmanek's direct supervisor.

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