Markel Canada Launches Dedicated Insurance Proposition for Contractors and Trades Businesses

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Markel Canada Launches Dedicated Insurance Proposition for Contractors and Trades BusinessesAuthor of the article:TORONTO — Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the launch of its Contractors & Trades sector, providing brokers with a dedicated insurance proposition for contractors, trades and specialist construction-related businesses.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountBuilding on Markel’s established environmental liability and property and casualty expertise, the new sector brings together casualty, property and selected specialist coverage within a coordinated underwriting proposition. The offering is designed to help brokers place multi-line contractors and trades risks through a more streamlined and clearly defined solution.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Markel’s initial appetite encompasses a broad but disciplined range of contractors, trades and specialist construction-related businesses. Further details are provided in the Notes to Editors section below.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe product scope includes Commercial General Liability, Excess Liability and property coverage, together with options for contractors’ equipment, tools and installation floaters. Depending on the individual risk and exposures presented, brokers may also be able to access specialist protection for pollution and professional liability exposures through Contractors Pollution Liability and E&O. Additional features may include business interruption, equipment breakdown, and selected coverage enhancement.To complement the insurance proposition, Markel has partnered with ARAG Legal Solutions Inc. to provide policyholders with access to legal and risk management resources. These services include a legal helpline, contract review support, HR assistance resources, and a legal document centre.“Contractors and trades businesses face a combination of operational, contractual, environmental and professional exposures that cannot always be addressed effectively through a standard insurance offering,” said Andrew Poulton, Vice President, Sectors. “Our Contractors & Trades proposition brings together our core casualty, environmental and property capabilities with specialist expertise where the exposure requires it. This gives brokers a clearer route into Markel, a broader package solution for suitable risks and an underwriting approach grounded in a defined and disciplined appetite.”The launch reflects Markel Canada’s continued commitment to developing specialist propositions around the needs of brokers and their clients. The initial offering is focused on contractors and trades package business and is not intended to operate as a broad construction project or project-specific products solution.For more information, brokers can contact their Markel representative or visit www.markel.ca.Examples of businesses within the Contractors & Trades appetite include:Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractorsInterior finishing and building envelope tradesFacility maintenance and building servicesFire protection contractorsRestoration contractorsSpecialist equipment installersEnvironmental and remediation contractorsEngineersSelected non-residential building and infrastructure-related operationsThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.View source version on businesswire.com: For more information, contact: Manager, Marketing & CommunicationsThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.