Markel nabs new claims chief from Beazley
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
She joins from Beazley, where she was most recently head of claims for the company’s political risk, contingency, terrorism and product recall department.
In her new role, Ms Purves will be based in London.
William Stovin, president and chief operating officer at Markel, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hannah to Markel. She has the ideal blend of skills to enhance the reputation of our award-winning claims team.
“In addition to her exceptional technical claims and legal experience, Hannah has
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