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Markel International appoints Sebastian Rice as Head of Global Development, Trade Credit
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Sebastian Rice to Head of Global Development – Trade Credit, effective immediately.
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