ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, today announced the expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses.
This collaboration integrates embedded payments as a core platform capability across the accesso ecosystem. accesso currently supports more than $5 billion in annual transaction volume across digital and on-site journeys. Together, accesso and Adyen's partnership is designed to deliver the scale and reliability required for complex, high-volume environments spanning multiple regions and sales channels.
The expanded partnership focuses on:
- Integrating embedded payments capabilities across all accesso products
- Establishing Adyen as accesso's long-term global financial technology platform
- Leveraging global scale to support high-volume, multi-region operations
- Supporting continued transaction growth through a resilient payments foundation
Driven by a commitment to long-term innovation in payments and enhancing the guest experience, this partnership supports accesso's platform evolutions while strengthening Adyen's role as the strategic payments partner for global high-volume software platforms.
"Deepening our partnership with Adyen reflects our commitment to strengthening Accesso products through scale and trusted technology relationships," said Steve Brown, CEO at accesso. "By aligning around embedded payments as a core capability, we're reinforcing a foundation to support our customers and enable long-term growth."
"In the leisure industry, every second of uptime is critical to the guest experience," said Hemmo Bosscher, SVP, Platforms and Financial Services at Adyen. "By deepening our integration with Accesso, we're providing a single, unified platform built for the scale and resilience global attractions demand. This ensures that as Accesso grows, their venues can process high-volume transactions across every channel without interruption."
About accesso Technology Group plc
accesso is the leading global provider of patented and award-winning technology solutions that redefine the guest experience. accesso provides connected ticketing and eCommerce, virtual queuing, restaurant and retail point of sale, distribution, mobile apps and experience management for more than 1,100 venues worldwide. Our technology helps operators streamline operations, increase revenue and improve the guest journey. We deliver a high volume of product enhancements year-round and continuously invest in R&D to help venues and operators adapt to evolving guest needs.
accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at accesso.com or follow accesso on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with accesso as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen's continuous growth with existing and new customers over the years.
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accesso® and Adyen Expand Strategic Partnership to Enhance Platform Payments Capabilities at Global Scale
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LONDON, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Phil Amlot has been promoted to Head of Trade Credit for Markel International, effective immediately.
Reporting to Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, Amlot will be responsible for developing and leading Markel International's long-term strategy, profitable growth and team development to further enhance its global reputation as a market-leading Trade Credit insurer. At a time of global development for the division, with teams based in London, the US and Asia, Amlot will also be responsible for supporting global broker partners while maintaining local offerings and driving innovative, solution-led underwriting across the team.
Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, commented: "I'm delighted that Phil is stepping into his new role at such an exciting time for the team. Over his 16 years with us, Phil has embodied Markel's people-first approach as both a leader and mentor, building strong relationships across the team. His deep expertise and vision will be instrumental as we continue to develop our global capabilities to deliver even greater value to our clients and broker partners. With his exceptional strategic leadership and management, focused on driving profitable growth, elevating our market profile since becoming Head of Underwriting – Trade Credit, Markel in 2020, I'm confident his appointment places Markel Trade Credit in an excellent position to deliver continued success.
"Today's dynamic environment – shaped by evolving geopolitical landscapes, shifting supply chains, and changing economic conditions – presents significant opportunities for businesses that are well-supported and well-informed. With our strong foundations, talented team and proven capabilities, we're exceptionally well-positioned to deliver solutions to help our clients and partners navigate this landscape with confidence. The credit insurance industry's role has never been more valuable, and we're committed to providing the insight, capacity and long-term partnership that enables businesses to seize opportunities and achieve sustained success in the years ahead."
Phil Amlot, Head of Trade Credit, commented: "After 16 years at Markel, I have a deep appreciation for the expertise within our team and look forward to leading them as we navigate the evolving global trade landscape. Our strength lies in our disciplined underwriting and our commitment to understanding our clients' risks and delivering solutions that support their growth, even in uncertain conditions."
Amlot started his career at Markel as a senior underwriter in Trade Credit in 2010, before taking on the role of Underwriting Manager – Head of Trade Credit & Political Risk – Americas, in 2014, where he established the US operation of Markel's Trade Credit division. In 2020, Amlot was promoted to Head of Underwriting – Trade Credit. Before joining Markel in 2010, he held a variety of underwriting and senior risk management roles at the likes of Coface UK and Independent Insurance Company Limited.
About Markel Insurance
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.
LONDON, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Phil Amlot has been promoted to Head of Trade Credit for Markel International, effective immediately.
Reporting to Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, Amlot will be responsible for developing and leading Markel International's long-term strategy, profitable growth and team development to further enhance its global reputation as a market-leading Trade Credit insurer. At a time of global development for the division, with teams based in London, the US and Asia, Amlot will also be responsible for supporting global broker partners while maintaining local offerings and driving innovative, solution-led underwriting across the team.
Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, commented: "I'm delighted that Phil is stepping into his new role at such an exciting time for the team. Over his 16 years with us, Phil has embodied Markel's people-first approach as both a leader and mentor, building strong relationships across the team. His deep expertise and vision will be instrumental as we continue to develop our global capabilities to deliver even greater value to our clients and broker partners. With his exceptional strategic leadership and management, focused on driving profitable growth, elevating our market profile since becoming Head of Underwriting – Trade Credit, Markel in 2020, I'm confident his appointment places Markel Trade Credit in an excellent position to deliver continued success.
"Today's dynamic environment – shaped by evolving geopolitical landscapes, shifting supply chains, and changing economic conditions – presents significant opportunities for businesses that are well-supported and well-informed. With our strong foundations, talented team and proven capabilities, we're exceptionally well-positioned to deliver solutions to help our clients and partners navigate this landscape with confidence. The credit insurance industry's role has never been more valuable, and we're committed to providing the insight, capacity and long-term partnership that enables businesses to seize opportunities and achieve sustained success in the years ahead."
Phil Amlot, Head of Trade Credit, commented: "After 16 years at Markel, I have a deep appreciation for the expertise within our team and look forward to leading them as we navigate the evolving global trade landscape. Our strength lies in our disciplined underwriting and our commitment to understanding our clients' risks and delivering solutions that support their growth, even in uncertain conditions."
Amlot started his career at Markel as a senior underwriter in Trade Credit in 2010, before taking on the role of Underwriting Manager – Head of Trade Credit & Political Risk – Americas, in 2014, where he established the US operation of Markel's Trade Credit division. In 2020, Amlot was promoted to Head of Underwriting – Trade Credit. Before joining Markel in 2010, he held a variety of underwriting and senior risk management roles at the likes of Coface UK and Independent Insurance Company Limited.
About Markel Insurance
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.
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Phil Amlot appointed Head of Trade Credit, International
