Markel International launches AI Centre of Enablement with appointment of Head of AI

LONDON, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel International, a division of Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Maureen Tomlinson to Head of AI, alongside the launch of their AI Centre of Enablement. This strategic hire marks a significant milestone in Markel's continued investment in operational excellence and signals the beginning of its first formalised AI function.

The AI Centre of Enablement (CoE) has been established with the aim of accelerating responsible AI adoption across Markel International's five businesses, acting as both a strategic partner and a technical delivery powerhouse. This function will sit within the International Portfolio Analytics team, headed up by Managing Director, Simon Cooper-Williams. Through AI business partnering, it will provide education, advisory support, coordination and strong governance, alongside AI engineering, delivering high-quality AI builds that address real business needs.

Maureen Tomlinson steps into the Head of AI role alongside her position as Senior Vice President of Operations for Markel in Canada. She will shape the division's approach to AI, support senior leaders in identifying strategic opportunities and drive the successful delivery and adoption of AI solutions.

Based in Toronto, Tomlinson will work closely with others in the International Portfolio Analytics team, as well as IT and Change Delivery, to advance Markel International's operational capabilities and digital evolution and deliver tools that improve the broker and client experience.

Carys Lawton-Bryce, Chief Operations Officer, Markel International, commented: "At Markel, we see AI as a step‑change technology with the potential to support our ambitious profitable growth targets. We also recognise that this potential is only realised when AI is governed well, understood across the business and deployed responsibly. Our newly-launched Centre of Enablement will be central to how we leverage AI in a way that makes adoption safe, scalable and business-led, while ensuring responsible governance that stays ahead of regulatory expectations."

Simon Cooper-Williams, Managing Director of Markel's International Portfolio Analytics team, commented: "As an organisation, we've made significant progress with the adoption of AI. The new AI Centre of Enablement is a huge step in strengthening our operational foundations and continuing on our path of success. I'm delighted to have Maureen at the helm of this team as Head of AI, with her leadership and extensive knowledge of the business, having served as Senior Vice President, Operations in Canada since 2023. Operating from Toronto, Maureen's appointment will also strengthen collaboration between all five international businesses as we look to bring greater consistency and clarity to how AI is developed and deployed, empowering teams with the tools and knowledge to deliver stronger outcomes."

Tomlinson steps into the Head of AI role with extensive operations, technology and change experience, having served as Senior Vice President, Operations, for Markel Canada since 2023, in which she is responsible for the business technology strategy, as well as the execution of all technology tools, data, pricing, support processes and facilities required to deliver policy and claims services. Tomlinson joined Markel after 11 years at Verisk, formerly Opta Information Intelligence, where she held the position of Senior Vice President, Sales & Professional Services from 2017, in which she was responsible for leading the sales & professional services delivery team, providing highly technical analytics solutions for actuarial and underwriting departments across Canada. Prior senior roles include Vice President, Analytics and R&D; and Vice President, Production Solutions and Operations at Verisk; as well as Director, Personal Lines Systems; and Director of Business Services and Architecture for Economical Insurance Group.

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, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel International, a division of Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Maureen Tomlinson to Head of AI, alongside the launch of their AI Centre of Enablement. This strategic hire marks a significant milestone in Markel's continued investment in operational excellence and signals the beginning of its first formalised AI function.

The AI Centre of Enablement (CoE) has been established with the aim of accelerating responsible AI adoption across Markel International's five businesses, acting as both a strategic partner and a technical delivery powerhouse. This function will sit within the International Portfolio Analytics team, headed up by Managing Director, Simon Cooper-Williams. Through AI business partnering, it will provide education, advisory support, coordination and strong governance, alongside AI engineering, delivering high-quality AI builds that address real business needs.

Maureen Tomlinson steps into the Head of AI role alongside her position as Senior Vice President of Operations for Markel in Canada. She will shape the division's approach to AI, support senior leaders in identifying strategic opportunities and drive the successful delivery and adoption of AI solutions.

Based in Toronto, Tomlinson will work closely with others in the International Portfolio Analytics team, as well as IT and Change Delivery, to advance Markel International's operational capabilities and digital evolution and deliver tools that improve the broker and client experience.

Carys Lawton-Bryce, Chief Operations Officer, Markel International, commented: "At Markel, we see AI as a step‑change technology with the potential to support our ambitious profitable growth targets. We also recognise that this potential is only realised when AI is governed well, understood across the business and deployed responsibly. Our newly-launched Centre of Enablement will be central to how we leverage AI in a way that makes adoption safe, scalable and business-led, while ensuring responsible governance that stays ahead of regulatory expectations."

Simon Cooper-Williams, Managing Director of Markel's International Portfolio Analytics team, commented: "As an organisation, we've made significant progress with the adoption of AI. The new AI Centre of Enablement is a huge step in strengthening our operational foundations and continuing on our path of success. I'm delighted to have Maureen at the helm of this team as Head of AI, with her leadership and extensive knowledge of the business, having served as Senior Vice President, Operations in Canada since 2023. Operating from Toronto, Maureen's appointment will also strengthen collaboration between all five international businesses as we look to bring greater consistency and clarity to how AI is developed and deployed, empowering teams with the tools and knowledge to deliver stronger outcomes."

Tomlinson steps into the Head of AI role with extensive operations, technology and change experience, having served as Senior Vice President, Operations, for Markel Canada since 2023, in which she is responsible for the business technology strategy, as well as the execution of all technology tools, data, pricing, support processes and facilities required to deliver policy and claims services. Tomlinson joined Markel after 11 years at Verisk, formerly Opta Information Intelligence, where she held the position of Senior Vice President, Sales & Professional Services from 2017, in which she was responsible for leading the sales & professional services delivery team, providing highly technical analytics solutions for actuarial and underwriting departments across Canada. Prior senior roles include Vice President, Analytics and R&D; and Vice President, Production Solutions and Operations at Verisk; as well as Director, Personal Lines Systems; and Director of Business Services and Architecture for Economical Insurance Group.

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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Markel International launches AI Centre of Enablement with appointment of Head of AI

LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 12, Huion—a leading brand in digital ink tools—celebrates its 15th anniversary. Over the past 15 years, Huion has evolved from a startup into an industry leader, dedicated to providing affordable yet high-performance pen tablets and displays for artists worldwide.

To mark this milestone, Huion is launching a series of global events, including giveaways, exclusive deals, and engaging drawing contests across its official website and social media platforms. What's more, Huion introduces its groundbreaking Concept Creative Set—a visionary look at the future of creative devices and the first of its kind in the industry.

The Concept Creative Set includes:

• Huion Infinite Canvas
• Huion PenTech Infinite
• Huion Dream Catcher

The Huion PenTech Infinite pen supports Omni-Spatial Creation. Whether working on 2D surfaces or within 3D spaces, users can create on the Infinite Canvas, in the air, or even on physical walls and desks. This technology mimics the tactile feel of real brushes with advanced tilt sensitivity, untethering the artist from the desk.

Meanwhile, the Dream Catcher works by decoding the user's brainwave and physiological signals during sleep, converting dream data into real-time visual, auditory, and emotional inspirations. These serve as raw references and materials for the creative process. It also enables real-time collaboration with other online artists, allowing for live edits and synchronized drawings on the same artwork. Users can store their dreams and digital artwork in a dedicated cloud space: DreamScape.

Huion's motivation for designing these concept tools is to break free from the limitations of traditional hardware. By stepping away from mass-production and cost constraints, Huion is boldly exploring new creative forms that push the boundaries of artistic tools. This reflects Huion's vision to redefine its role as a pioneer of digital-era creative culture and the future of artistic lifestyles.

Looking ahead, Huion will continue to challenge conventional beliefs about the tools and conditions required for art, striving to innovate and bring more accessible, boundary-breaking tools to artists and designers everywhere.

To explore more ideas of the concept products, visit huion.com. To upgrade your creative setup, follow @huiontablet and Huion's official community for a chance to win exclusive anniversary prizes.

 

LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 12, Huion—a leading brand in digital ink tools—celebrates its 15th anniversary. Over the past 15 years, Huion has evolved from a startup into an industry leader, dedicated to providing affordable yet high-performance pen tablets and displays for artists worldwide.

To mark this milestone, Huion is launching a series of global events, including giveaways, exclusive deals, and engaging drawing contests across its official website and social media platforms. What's more, Huion introduces its groundbreaking Concept Creative Set—a visionary look at the future of creative devices and the first of its kind in the industry.

The Concept Creative Set includes:

• Huion Infinite Canvas
• Huion PenTech Infinite
• Huion Dream Catcher

The Huion PenTech Infinite pen supports Omni-Spatial Creation. Whether working on 2D surfaces or within 3D spaces, users can create on the Infinite Canvas, in the air, or even on physical walls and desks. This technology mimics the tactile feel of real brushes with advanced tilt sensitivity, untethering the artist from the desk.

Meanwhile, the Dream Catcher works by decoding the user's brainwave and physiological signals during sleep, converting dream data into real-time visual, auditory, and emotional inspirations. These serve as raw references and materials for the creative process. It also enables real-time collaboration with other online artists, allowing for live edits and synchronized drawings on the same artwork. Users can store their dreams and digital artwork in a dedicated cloud space: DreamScape.

Huion's motivation for designing these concept tools is to break free from the limitations of traditional hardware. By stepping away from mass-production and cost constraints, Huion is boldly exploring new creative forms that push the boundaries of artistic tools. This reflects Huion's vision to redefine its role as a pioneer of digital-era creative culture and the future of artistic lifestyles.

Looking ahead, Huion will continue to challenge conventional beliefs about the tools and conditions required for art, striving to innovate and bring more accessible, boundary-breaking tools to artists and designers everywhere.

To explore more ideas of the concept products, visit huion.com. To upgrade your creative setup, follow @huiontablet and Huion's official community for a chance to win exclusive anniversary prizes.

 

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15 Years of Huion: Imagine the Future with the Debut of the "Concept Creative Set"

15 Years of Huion: Imagine the Future with the Debut of the "Concept Creative Set"