Markel has appointed Scott Jordan as casualty claims manager, based in Sydney.

He was most recently Chubb’s casualty claims team leader and has more than 20 years’ claims experience in Australia and Britain.

Markel says Mr Jordan is an “industry leader in the casualty space, with deep experience managing complex and high-value claims and proven strength managing a team of specialist claims handlers”.

He reports to head of claims Lisa Mitchell, who said: “We feel fortunate that our vision and approach has attracted an extremely capable and proactive claims professional to be our inaugural casualty claims manager.”

Markel entered the Australian market in 2023, opening offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.