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Behind the Headlines: Markel’s Simon Wilson on the structural shift toward facilities

December 05, 2024 • Sam Casey

The proliferation of broker facilities has been a growing trend – but is it just a symptom of the market cycle?
According to Simon Wilson – president of Markel International – the current move to facilitisation is a “structural shift” driven by tech and algorithmic capabilities. These structures are here to stay.
Tune in to the latest episode of Behind the Headlines to hear how Wilson thinks market conditions will develop in 2025, why Markel is leaning into specialty, and how he thinks the industry can address its talent challenge.