Mid South

May 2012
Do You Know Your RAE?

The Mid South Region has three Regional Account Executives. Each of our 62 producers is assigned to either Jeff Lamb, Jeff Fields or Gregg Cornille. Why do you care?

 

The RAEs are charged with getting to know your office inside and out. They are responsible for your production across all product lines that Markel has to offer. They are a single point of contact available to you 24 hours a day. They are your sounding board, your advocate and your complaint department (like that ever

happens).

 

In essence, they will make your wildest dreams come true. Not really, but they do have every tool available to enable you to write more profitable business with Markel.

   

The Mid South Region is getting bigger by getting smaller. By reducing our producer base we have strengthened our existing relationships. Get to know your RAE. Not sure who that is? Call Jeff Fields at 469-241-3438.   

 

Jeff Lamb
469-241-3402
Jeff Fields 469-241-3438
Gregg Cornille 469-241-3404
Movin' on Up!
Two New Promotions in the Mid South

Congratulations to Erica Lathrop and Westen Taliaferro on their recent promotions!  Erica was promoted to Underwriter for the Excess & Umbrella team.  Westen was promoted to Underwriter Technician for the Binding team.


Erica, originally from Blair, Nebraska, attended The University of Kansas and graduated with a degree in Marketing.  Erica came to Markel after working as an Advertising Brand Manager at The Richards Group.  In her spare time, she enjoys socializing with her friends and taking her dog to the dog park. 
One thing you wouldn't know about Erica:  Despite her roots in Nebraska, she's no Husker's fan!  Rock Chalk Jayhawk, baby!

Westen, a DFW native, moved to Witchita Falls to attend Midwestern State University.  Before coming to Markel, Westen was acting Hall Director at Midwestern State.  In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies and playing disc golf.
One thing you wouldn't know about Westen: He doesn't have a uvula (the little thing that hangs at the  back of your throat)! 
 
25 and Counting!
Heidi Peterson Celebrates Her 25th Anniversary with Markel!

Congratulations to Heidi Peterson on her recent 25th anniversary with Markel!  Heidi first joined Markel at our former Shand location in Deerfield, IL in 1978.  She left for a short time, but returned to become a great contributor to Markel's success for 25 years.

 

Heidi was an integral part of our preparation and launch of the One Markel business model.  She was the leading force in the consolidation of underwriting support teams from four unique business units.  To say this task was monumental would be an understatement. Over the past three years, we have refined and realigned the structure as needed, and Heidi has consistently provided strong leadership through the process.  Heidi has also made significant progress in figuring out ways to improve our process efficiency.  It's no secret that she spends most of her time each day thinking of ways to improve processes and operations at Markel.

 

Thank you, Heidi, for all of your dedication and hard work over the past 25 years!  You are a true example of living the Markel Style!

In This Issue
Recent Success
Click on product line below to view a full listing of corresponding Recent Success.

We Want Your Management Liability!

Now through June 16th, the most quotable Management Liability submissions will be eligible to win a $50 gift card!



May's Recent Success
Class of BusinessCoverage TypeLimitsPremiumState
Casualty




Concrete ConstructionGeneral Liability$1M/$2M$7,500TX
Water Refilling StationGeneral Liability$1M/$2M$3,500TX
Chemical DistributorGeneral Liability$1M/$2M$10,000TX
Degreaser/Oil Blend ManufacturerGeneral Liability$1M/$2M$6,000IL
Contract Binding




Liquor Mfg.General Liability$1M/$2M$3,500TX
Prefab Metal ErectionGeneral Liability$1M/$2M$13,500TX
Mixed General ContractorGeneral Liability$1M/$2M$3,923TX
Excess & Umbrella




Cotton Gin OperatorExcess$5M$8,079MS
Masonry & PlasteringExcess$5M$6,678TX
Sprinkler InstallationExcess$1M$17,047TX
Garage



Tire SalesLiability/Garage Keeper$100K/$40K$1,936TX
Tire ServiceLiability/Garage Keeper$1M/$75K$1,911TX
Inland Marine




Sand Dredging OperationContractors Equipment$250,000$5,000OK
Stone RemovalContractors Equipment$509,608$6,370TX
Auto HaulerMTC - Specified Perils$250,000$3,280TX
Ocean Marine




Marina PackageMGL/Dock PD/Vessel P&I$2M/$2.1M/$1M$35,186MO
Short Term - Remove DredgeMGL/P&I$1M/$2M$3,000TX
DockominiumDock Physical Damage$90,000$1,000OK
Marina PackageMGL/BLDG/Liquor Liability$1M/$2M/$882K/$1M$26,463LA
Professional




Medical TrainingSpecified Medical$1M/$3M$15,306TX
Suspension ProductsProducts$2M$14,920TX
General ContractorManagement Liability$1M$1,307TX
Property




Power PlantProperty $5M p/o $10M$60,000TX
Retail & RestaurantProperty $8M$38,000TX
Hospital & Medical OfficesProperty - Earthquake$5M x/s $15M$30,000AR
MotelProperty$3M$10,000TX
Transportation




TruckingAuto Physical Damage$177,100$13,283MO
TaxicabAuto Physical Damage$13,500$945OK
TruckingAuto Physical Damage$53,000$2,253TX
 
3 Ways to Win
Congratulations to our Winners!

Recently we ended our 3 Ways to Win promotion for Brokerage Casualty, Excess & Umbrella and Contract Binding. 

Brokerage Casualty - Congratulations to those who won $50 gift cards for binding new business over $25,000.

Excess & Umbrella
- Congratulations to Jack Huff of Hull & Company.  Jack bound the most new Excess business and won a $250 gift card!

Contract Binding - Congratulations to Doris Parmer of Specialty Risk Associates.  Doris won the drawing for an apple iPad!  Congratulations also goes out to the many who bound new business accounts over $7500.

A big thanks to all who participated! 

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