Markel has appointed Chris Conyard as digital and portfolio executive in its distribution strategies and business development team.

With more than 20 years of experience in the global insurance industry, Conyard joins from American International Group, where he was responsible for distribution strategy and strategic broker relationships. Prior to this he spent more than a decade with Chubb, holding various senior underwriting and distribution roles across its accident and health operations.

Conyard will be based at Markel’s London office and report to Dan Martin, managing director of DS&BD at Markel International.

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