Markel hires April Tam to strengthen Financial Institutions proposition in Asia
- August 9, 2025
- Posted by: Beth Musselwhite
- Category: Insurance
Markel, the insurance arm of global re/insurer Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk (PFR) & Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions in Asia.
In this role, Tam will focus on strengthening Markel’s financial institutions offerings in Asia. She will collaborate with the regional underwriting team to drive profitable growth in the company’s PFR portfolio, while ensuring its scalability and diversification. Tam will also be responsible for building strong relationships with brokers, clients, and partners in the region.
Based in Hong Kong, Tam will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer for Asia Pacific at Markel.
Leung expressed enthusiasm for Tam’s appointment, stating, “I’m excited to welcome April to our team in Hong Kong. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of Financial Lines underwriting will be of huge importance as we continue to expand and enhance our PFR offerings. I’m confident that April’s expertise and strong networks will significantly help to contribute to our strategic objectives and strengthen our position in the Asia market.”
Tam joins Markel from Allianz Commercial, where she spent six years in various senior positions, most recently as Financial Institutions Practice Leader for Asia.
Before that, she worked at Zurich Insurance Company, where she served as Underwriting Manager.
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