Markel UK joins Hedron panel

Hedron Network has confirmed that Markel UK has joined its insurer panel.

David Hopwood, Hedron CEO, said that through the partnership, brokers will have full access to Markel UK’s range of specialist products, with enhanced policy wordings across professional indemnity, care, charity and community groups, and cyber.

Markel UK also has specialist technology and contractors policies, which partner brokers can access.

David said: “It’s great to be able to announce Markel UK so soon after the launch of our new brand. Markel UK is a multi-award winning, SME-focused insurer and our members will benefit hugely from their presence on our panel.”

“We said at the time of the Hedron launch that one of our objectives is to build out the panel for the benefit of our members. Bringing a key partner on board of the caliber of Markel UK is a great start and we expect to be able to announce further panel partners shortly.”

He added: We will be working alongside a Markel UK team that understands our brokers and their clients and is committed to working with us to grow the commercial business of our members.”

Commenting for Markel UK Nic Brown, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “Markel UK welcomes the opportunity to build a trusted and long-term relationship with Hedron Network to enable all stakeholders, brokers, customers and ourselves to benefit from mutual success, and we fully expect our partnership with Hedron to deliver on these fronts.”

David said that Hedron Network partner brokers with existing Markel UK agencies can continue to trade directly, while all other partner brokers can trade with Markel UK via the Hedron Connect placement desk.