Markel introduces new coverage enhancements to medical professional liability policy

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 3, 2016

"Our customers and distribution partners are facing an environment of expanding liability exposure, and we are excited to announce the release of our expanded coverages for healthcare professionals. Working collaboratively with our stakeholders, we have developed a product aimed at meeting the ever-growing needs of our customers," said Deb Goldberg, Markel's Managing Director of Medical.

Led by Goldberg, Markel has a team of dedicated medical underwriters that are located in Richmond, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Deerfield, Illinois; Red Bank, New Jersey; Plano, Texas; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Woodland Hills, California. Goldberg joined Markel in 2007 and brings 16 years of experience in medical professional liability.

Markel is one of a handful of providers for medical professional liability coverage which is accessible through Markel's network of appointed wholesale brokers. A list of Markel's appointed wholesale brokers can be found at https://www.markelcorp.com/us-insurance/wholesale.

Markel's medical professional liability product for allied healthcare providers is available in all states. The policy is available on an excess and surplus basis and is underwritten by Markel.

About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at markelcorp.com.

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