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# CFC vs Markel Insurance

Compare CFC and Markel for cyber liability, including quote access, policy terms and account service.

## Before You Quote

Ask each provider about eligibility, the issuing insurer, policy wording, limits, retentions, exclusions and costs for your business.

## Highlights

CFC describes specialty insurance, cyber and technology businesses. Markel’s U.S. small-business description names child care and enrichment, commercial and residential services, sports and fitness, and manufacturing. Both catalogues list Cyber liability, Technology errors and omissions (E&O), General liability; compare the actual product, issuer and service route for your business before treating those labels as equivalent. [5](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/ "About CFC") [1](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/ "Technology") [9](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/ "Cyber insurance — US") [37](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business "Small Business Insurance") [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K") [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage")

## Provider Reliability Assessments

These sourced assessments are shown for context; this comparison does not select a winner.

### CFC

Role: Managing general agent.

Carrier & MGA Spot Score: **No Spot Score**. Assessed 2026-09-23; review due 2026-10-23. Excluded factors: Financial Resilience (CFC Underwriting Limited’s filed accounts are a scanned image with no readable figures, so its ability to sustain its own operations is not established. State National’s A (Excellent) rating describes the carrier behind CFC’s appointed business, and Syndicate 1988 has no individual AM Best rating; neither is evidence of CFC’s own finances.); Regulatory Conduct (A complete, exact-entity regulatory-conduct review for the preceding five years is unavailable.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/cfc/reliability).

### Markel Insurance

Role: Insurance carrier.

Carrier & MGA Spot Score: **7.1/10** (partial score; 85% of this role's weighting included). Assessed 2026-09-29; review due 2026-10-29. Excluded factors: Carrier-Network Strength (The supplied evidence did not support a score for Carrier-Network Strength; this factor is excluded, not scored as zero. Canonical evidence gaps: Which Markel insurer issues a given product in a given state is not mapped on public pages. Use the insurer named on your quote or policy.; Only New York and California regulator records were opened for Markel Insurance Company. Authority in the other states is Markel's own statement.; The AM Best release and rating page could not be opened by automated tools this session. The rating is taken from the release read earlier and from Markel's own table.; Penalty amounts and violation details for the New York consent order and the Texas orders could not be fully read. A second Texas order (2024) and a 2011 Florida consent order were located but not read.; A five-year search across every state was not done, and California's formal enforcement search would not return results.; Nebraska's latest 2025 summary was blank, so the most recent statutory financials shown are for 2024.; No reinsurance panel, third-party claims administrator or claim-decision authority is publicly mapped.; No independent measure of commercial claim service was found.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/markel/reliability).

## CFC Reviews

Review Score: not enough ratings.

The reviewed sources did not yield customer reviews of CFC; the available survey concerns UK brokers. The one rating we found is from UK brokers: 4.76 out of 5 in Insurance Times’ 2024/25 survey.

- Insurance Times MGA survey: Insurance Times MGA rating (2024/25, broker survey) 4.76 (out of 5). UK broker survey of MGAs (Insurance Times, with the MGAA). Rates how brokers find CFC to work with. It is not a policyholder review. Period: 2024/25 survey; 'over 1,650 brokers' across all MGAs, not CFC alone. Checked 2026-09-29. [Five Star 2024/25 MGA Overall Ratings](https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/ratings/mga-2024-ratings); [Five Star 2025/26 MGA Overall Ratings](https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/ratings/mga-2025-ratings)

Reviewed 2026-09-29. [Read the sourced review](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/cfc/reviews).

## Markel Insurance Reviews

Review Score: 7.5 / 10 from 2 rated sources, equally weighted.

There is little public customer feedback on Markel. Trustpilot shows 2.5 out of 5 from just 5 reviews, and BBB lists 12 complaints closed in the last three years.

- J.D. Power: Commercial Lines Insurers agent satisfaction score 726 (out of 1,000). 2022 commercial-lines independent-agent satisfaction study and 2025 small-commercial customer study; these use different populations and measures Period: 2022. Checked 2026-09-29. [2025 U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Study](https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-small-commercial-insurance-study); [2022 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction Study](https://www.jdpower.com/sites/default/files/file/2022-10/2022134%20U.S.%20Independent%20Agent.pdf)
- Trustpilot: TrustScore 2.5 (out of 5); 5 reviews. Trustpilot brand-level page for markel.com. It mixes products and is not mapped to one legal insurer. Checked 2026-09-29. [Markel Reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/markel.com)
- BBB: BBB business grade A+. BBB business profile for Markel Insurance Company headquarters/corporate-owned locations; review and complaint submissions may include other products and affiliates Checked 2026-09-29. [Markel Insurance Company Business Profile](https://www.bbb.org/us/va/glen-allen/profile/insurance-companies/markel-insurance-company-0603-4017547); [Markel Insurance Company Complaints](https://www.bbb.org/us/va/glen-allen/profile/insurance-companies/markel-insurance-company-0603-4017547/complaints)
- BBB: Complaints 12; 12 reviews. BBB profile for Markel Insurance Company; complaints may include other Markel products and affiliates and BBB says not all submissions are displayed. Period: last 3 years, as displayed 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [Markel Insurance Company Complaints](https://www.bbb.org/us/va/glen-allen/profile/insurance-companies/markel-insurance-company-0603-4017547/complaints)

Reviewed 2026-09-29. [Read the sourced review](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/markel/reviews).

## Introduction

Startups through multinationals can ask CFC about technology coverage, including before generating revenue; the stated audience does not guarantee a particular business will qualify. For a business considering cyber liability, the practical difference is the entry point: CFC describes an application submitted through a broker, while Markel distributes through wholesale and retail channels. Compare what fits your buying team and operations, then verify the actual product and terms. [1](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/ "Technology") [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K") [9](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/ "Cyber insurance — US") [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage") [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure")



## Coverage Comparison

| Coverage Type | CFC | Markel Insurance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Builders risk](https://spot.insure/coverage/builders-risk) | Not listed | Listed: Markel builders risk [50](https://www.markel.com/us/industries/construction/large-builders-risk "Builders Risk Insurance") |
| [Cargo and transit](https://spot.insure/coverage/cargo-transit) | Not listed | Listed: Markel cargo and transit coverage [49](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/property/inland-marine "Commercial Inland Marine Insurance") |
| [Commercial property](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-property) | Listed: CFC offers property coverage within its property and casualty product. [13](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/ "Property & casualty") | Listed: Markel commercial property [48](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/property/commercial-and-risk-management-property "Commercial Property Insurance") |
| [Crime](https://spot.insure/coverage/crime) | Listed: CFC offers crime in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") [23](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/fintech/ "Fintech insurance") | Listed: Markel Cyber 360 eCrime component (standalone product not established) [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage") |
| [Cyber liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/cyber) | Listed: CFC offers cyber insurance, including primary and excess products. [9](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/ "Cyber insurance — US") | Listed: Markel Cyber 360 [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage") |
| [Directors and officers](https://spot.insure/coverage/directors-officers) | Listed: CFC offers directors and officers liability in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Markel private and nonprofit D&O [47](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/management-liability/private-and-nonprofit "Private and Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance") |
| [Employment practices liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/employment-practices) | Listed: CFC offers employment practices liability in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. CFC does not write standalone employment practices liability. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Markel employment practices liability [47](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/management-liability/private-and-nonprofit "Private and Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance") |
| [Equipment breakdown](https://spot.insure/coverage/equipment-breakdown) | Not listed | Listed: Equipment-breakdown option within property coverage; standalone product not established [43](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property "Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance") |
| [Fiduciary liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/fiduciary) | Listed: CFC offers fiduciary liability in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Markel fiduciary liability [47](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/management-liability/private-and-nonprofit "Private and Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance") |
| [General liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/general-liability) | Listed: CFC offers general liability within its property and casualty product. [13](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/ "Property & casualty") | Listed: Markel small-business casualty and property [43](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property "Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance") |
| [Hired and non-owned auto](https://spot.insure/coverage/hired-non-owned-auto) | Not listed | Listed: Hired/non-owned auto option in small-business casualty; not commercial auto [43](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property "Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance") |
| [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property) | Listed: CFC offers intellectual-property insurance for eligible businesses with revenue up to $500 million, depending on industry. [14](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/ "Intellectual property insurance") | Not listed |
| [Kidnap and ransom](https://spot.insure/coverage/kidnap-ransom) | Listed: CFC offers kidnap and ransom insurance, including a specialist marine product. [15](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/kidnap-and-ransom/ "Kidnap and ransom") | Not listed |
| [Liquor liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/liquor-liability) | Not listed | Listed: Markel liquor liability [43](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property "Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance") |
| [Management liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/management-liability) | Listed: CFC offers a US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [10](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/management-liability/ "Management liability") [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Markel management liability [47](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/management-liability/private-and-nonprofit "Private and Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance") |
| [Media liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/media) | Listed: CFC offers media liability insurance for content creators and media businesses. [21](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/media-entertainment/ "Media & entertainment") | Listed: Markel Cyber 360 media liability component (standalone product not established) [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage") |
| [Product liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/product-liability) | Listed: CFC offers product liability within its life-science and nutraceutical policies. [22](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/life-science/ "Life science") | Listed: Markel products liability [43](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property "Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance") |
| [Product recall](https://spot.insure/coverage/product-recall) | Listed: CFC offers product-recall and contaminated-product-recall insurance. [16](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/product-recall/ "Product recall") | Not listed |
| [Professional errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/professional-errors-omissions) | Listed: CFC offers professional liability insurance for professional-service businesses. [12](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/professional-liability/ "Professional liability") | Listed: Markel ProBiz miscellaneous E&O [46](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/probiz "ProBiz | Professional Liability Coverage") |
| [Representations and warranties](https://spot.insure/coverage/representations-warranties) | Listed: CFC offers buyer-side and seller-side representations and warranties insurance. [17](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/transaction-liability/ "Transaction liability") | Not listed |
| [Surety bonds](https://spot.insure/coverage/surety-bonds) | Not listed | Listed: Markel Surety bonds [52](https://www.markel.com/us/surety "Markel Surety") |
| [Technology errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/technology-errors-omissions) | Listed: CFC offers technology errors and omissions for technology businesses. [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") | Listed: Markel Cyber 360 technology professional liability component (standalone product not established) [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage") |
| [Tools, equipment and inland marine](https://spot.insure/coverage/inland-marine) | Not listed | Listed: Markel commercial inland marine [49](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/property/inland-marine "Commercial Inland Marine Insurance") |
| [Umbrella and excess liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/umbrella-excess) | Listed: CFC offers excess professional liability, general liability and cyber limits for small and micro businesses. [18](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/excess-umbrella/ "Umbrella cover") | Listed: Markel excess casualty and umbrella [51](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/casualty/excess-casualty "Excess Casualty Insurance") |
| [Virtual care and telehealth](https://spot.insure/coverage/virtual-care-telehealth) | Listed: CFC offers an eHealth package for businesses delivering health care through technology, including telemedicine. [19](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/ehealth/ "Digital health insurance") | Not listed |
| [Workers’ compensation](https://spot.insure/coverage/workers-compensation) | Not listed | Listed: Markel Workers Compensation [44](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/workers-compensation "Workers Compensation Insurance") |

A listing may be arranged through an insurer or partner. “Not listed” means this catalogue has no separate offering recorded; ask the provider whether it can quote the coverage and request the policy terms.



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## Key Differences Between CFC and Markel Insurance

### Know Which Party Arranges the Policy

CFC can quote specialist cover as an MGA, meaning it performs some underwriting functions for insurers that carry the risk. Its disclosures identify CFC Underwriting Limited and U.S. producer CFC USA, Inc.; the CFC brand is not the insurer name on every policy. A senior staff member should expect to complete the technology application and send it to a broker; it asks for revenue, funding, subsidiaries, products, contracts, security, IP procedures and claims history. CFC Connect separately supports broker trading and appointments. Markel describes Markel Insurance as the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., a Virginia holding company. Markel’s U.S. Wholesale and Specialty division distributes through wholesale and retail channels, with limited small-account binding authority; some direct marketing applies to certain admitted products and programs. [5](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/ "About CFC") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K")

That difference matters if you want to work through an existing adviser, compare several insurers, or start from a self-service application. Ask whether your chosen producer can access the CFC product and the relevant Markel division for your state, and who is responsible for presenting the final terms. A brand name or online intake does not identify the insurer that will issue the policy. [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K")

### Use Shared Lines to Frame the Quote

Both companies list Cyber liability, Technology errors and omissions (E&O), General liability. The cyber liability description for CFC says “CFC offers cyber insurance, including primary and excess products”; Markel’s listing describes “Markel Cyber 360.” The difference can matter: one description may place a line inside a broader product or limit it to a component, while the other describes a separate offer. Confirm the exact policy structure and wording on each quote. [9](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/ "Cyber insurance — US") [45](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber "Cyber Insurance Coverage") [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") [13](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/ "Property & casualty") [43](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property "Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance")

Ask each respondent to name the exact product and form for cyber liability, then show how the proposal treats your revenue, services, locations, contracts and any physical operations. If the proposal places other lines separately, request a schedule that makes the separate policies and any intended coordination visible. Product names and catalogue entries alone cannot establish matched limits, exclusions or conditions.

### Compare the Work After the Quote

The service arrangements also differ after submission:

Cyber buyers can get threat monitoring, alerts, a response app and round-the-clock technical incident support according to CFC; check the proposed policy for access, scope and conditions. Markel describes commercial-agent portals for authorized users, including functions for listed lines; its U.S. account page separately lists documents, proof of insurance and payments for covered business products. [7](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/ "CFC Response") [39](https://www.markel.com/us/for-agents-and-brokers/commercial-lines "Commercial Lines Agents & Broker Support") [40](https://www.markel.com/us/my-account "My Account")

Confirm who handles certificates, midterm changes, billing, renewal information and claim notification for the policy you are considering. If CFC’s service is tied to an adviser or portal, ask whether your account and the proposed line qualify for it; do the same for the Markel product. Neither a group-wide service description nor a portal feature establishes a turnaround time or claim outcome. [7](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/ "CFC Response") [39](https://www.markel.com/us/for-agents-and-brokers/commercial-lines "Commercial Lines Agents & Broker Support")

## What to Confirm in Quotes

- Which exact product and policy form is proposed for cyber liability, and what limits, retentions, exclusions and endorsements apply to our operations?
- Who is the licensed producer and which legal insurer would issue each policy in our state? Is the placement admitted or surplus lines?
- What information and documents should we prepare, who will submit them, and what still needs underwriting approval before binding?
- Who will service the policy after binding, and what account, renewal, certificate and claim-notification functions are available for this product?

Start with CFC if its stated customer focus or buying route matches how your team wants to arrange this line. Ask Markel for a proposal when one of its listed small-business or specialty classes fits the exposure. Compare the named insurer, policy structure, state route and account-service responsibilities before choosing between them. [5](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/ "About CFC") [37](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business "Small Business Insurance")

## Compare Services

What each provider documents about the services you may need.

| Criteria | CFC | Markel Insurance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business role | CFC can quote specialist cover as an MGA, meaning it performs some underwriting functions for insurers that carry the risk. Its disclosures identify CFC Underwriting Limited and U.S. producer CFC USA, Inc.; the CFC brand is not the insurer name on every policy. [5](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/ "About CFC") [4](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/ "Regulatory information") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Markel describes Markel Insurance as the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., a Virginia holding company. Markel Group's FY2025 filing identifies multiple underwriting subsidiaries. The insurer for a specific policy depends on the product, state and current quote or policy disclosures; Markel Insurance is not one standalone legal insurer. [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K") [31](https://www.markel.com/about-us "About us") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: U.S. commercial-insurance identity and parent/business relationship; not a product-specific issuer assignment.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Customer focus | Startups through multinationals can ask CFC about technology coverage, including before generating revenue; the stated audience does not guarantee a particular business will qualify. [1](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/ "Technology") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Markel's U.S. small-business page lists child care and enrichment, commercial and residential services, sports and fitness, and manufacturing among the segments it describes. Separately, its FY2025 filing describes Markel Insurance's global specialty business as underwriting hard-to-place risks; that wording is not specific to U.S. Wholesale and Specialty. [37](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business "Small Business Insurance") [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-stated U.S. small-business examples and separate global business characterization; neither establishes eligibility.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Coverage lines | Technology companies can compare a package of E&O, cyber, media/IP and general liability, including client-contract breach exposures; the quote and wording determine which sections and exclusions apply. [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Businesses can compare CFC’s Proactive Response, admitted cyber, Corporate cyber and cyber excess options; an admitted label does not establish California eligibility or identical wording. [9](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/ "Cyber insurance — US") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>CFC lists D&O, EPL, fiduciary, crime and Side A DIC excess; however, its US management-liability brochure declines California-domiciled business, so these catalogue items do not establish California access. [10](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/management-liability/ "Management liability") [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>If you need IP defense or enforcement costs, CFC separately markets intellectual-property insurance, including patent exposures; compare that policy’s scope with the narrower IP terms in a technology quote. [14](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/ "Intellectual property insurance") [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Fintech, digital-health and life-sciences companies can ask CFC about sector packages that combine relevant financial, technology or product risks; each requires its own underwriting and terms. [23](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/fintech/ "Fintech insurance") [19](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/ehealth/ "Digital health insurance") [22](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/life-science/ "Life science") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>CFC’s broader US catalogue includes professional E&O, property, general and media liability, medical malpractice, product recall, kidnap and ransom, and umbrella over selected lines; these are not automatically part of a technology policy or available in California. [12](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/professional-liability/ "Professional liability") [13](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/ "Property & casualty") [21](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/media-entertainment/ "Media & entertainment") [20](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/medical-malpractice/ "Medical malpractice") [16](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/product-recall/ "Product recall") [15](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/kidnap-and-ransom/ "Kidnap and ransom") [18](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/excess-umbrella/ "Umbrella cover") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Companies pursuing an acquisition or secondary-liquidity transaction can ask CFC about representations-and-warranties insurance and buyer, seller or liquidity solutions; these are transaction products, not ordinary operating coverage. [17](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/transaction-liability/ "Transaction liability") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Businesses with specialist exposures can explore CFC’s carbon-credit, CORSIA, sexual-abuse, terrorism and marine offerings; a US catalogue listing does not establish California access. [25](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/carbon-insurance/ "Carbon insurance") [26](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/safeprotect-misconduct-liability/ "Safeprotect misconduct liability") [27](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/terrorism/ "Terrorism") [28](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/marine/ "Marine") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |  |
| Application process | A senior staff member should expect to complete the technology application and send it to a broker; it asks for revenue, funding, subsidiaries, products, contracts, security, IP procedures and claims history. CFC Connect separately supports broker trading and appointments. [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") [6](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/connect/ "Connect broker trading portal") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Markel's FY2025 filing says U.S. Wholesale and Specialty distributes through wholesale and retail channels on admitted and excess-and-surplus bases, including limited small-account binding authority. In 2025, 71% of this division's gross written premium was placed through wholesale brokers, 26% through retail agents and brokers, and the remainder through alternative channels. Certain admitted products and programs are marketed directly to consumers, but that does not establish online purchase or binding for every product. [30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm "Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: FY2025 Markel Insurance U.S. Wholesale and Specialty distribution; not the whole Markel Insurance business.; verified: 2026-09-29.)<br><br>For workers' compensation, Markel directs applicants to submit an online application or contact an appointed agent to request a quote; the reviewed page does not establish that purchase and binding are completed online. [38](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/workers-compensation "Workers Compensation Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Markel U.S. workers' compensation page only; route to request a quote.; verified: 2026-09-29.)<br><br>Agencies can request a Markel appointment; Markel says appointments are made by affiliated insurer and product, and producers must hold the required state license. This is a producer onboarding route, not an insured's application path. [41](https://www.markel.com/us/for-agents-and-brokers/request-appointment-with-markel "Request appointment with Markel") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Commercial agency appointment information; not retail purchase process.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Servicing and renewals | Cyber buyers can get threat monitoring, alerts, a response app and round-the-clock technical incident support according to CFC; check the proposed policy for access, scope and conditions. [7](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/ "CFC Response") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Agree on renewal timing, certificate turnaround and account support before choosing CFC; reviewed materials do not specify those commitments for California technology buyers. [6](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/connect/ "Connect broker trading portal") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") (Evidence: Not publicly disclosed; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Markel describes agent portals for authorized commercial users to quote and bind listed lines and access account history, billing, claims details and policy documents. The page does not establish that every product supports every function. [39](https://www.markel.com/us/for-agents-and-brokers/commercial-lines "Commercial Lines Agents & Broker Support") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Commercial-agent portals; available functions vary by portal and product.; verified: 2026-09-29.)<br><br>Markel's U.S. account page lists policy documents, proof-of-insurance downloads, payments and automatic payments for covered business products and directs customers with unlisted products to the agent on the policy. Renewal handling and renewal terms were not established in this review. [40](https://www.markel.com/us/my-account "My Account") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public portal description; not all products necessarily use the portal.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |

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## Sources

### [CFC Official Website](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/)

1. [Technology](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/). CFC; Introduction; Technology key features; Digitally traded. Accessed 2026-09-16.
2. [Technology — United States product brochure](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf). CFC; Page 1: coverage sections, including Products and services liability; Response app highlights; Limits and deductibles. Accessed 2026-09-16.
3. [Technology companies — US application v2.4](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf). CFC; Pages 1–8: completion instructions and Sections 1–8. Accessed 2026-09-16.
4. [Regulatory information](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/). CFC; CFC USA Inc.; CFC Underwriting Limited; CFC Lloyd’s Syndicate 1988. Accessed 2026-09-16.
5. [About CFC](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/). CFC; Matt Taylor biography: independent MGA and Syndicate 1988. Accessed 2026-09-16.
6. [Connect broker trading portal](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/connect/). CFC; Get started; Products traded on Connect; FAQs: broker appointment. Accessed 2026-09-16.
7. [CFC Response](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/). CFC; Proactive protection; Immediate response; Real-time support. Accessed 2026-09-16.
8. [Notify a claim or cyber incident](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/claims/). CFC; Experiencing a cyber incident now?; General enquiries or claims. Accessed 2026-09-16.
9. [Cyber insurance — US](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/). CFC; Cyber product cards: Cyber Proactive Response, Cyber (admitted), Corporate cyber, Cyber excess. Accessed 2026-09-16.
10. [Management liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/management-liability/). CFC; Management liability; Side A DIC. Accessed 2026-09-16.
11. [Management liability — United States product brochure](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf). CFC; Page 1: opening coverage list; What else is in the policy?; What we decline. Accessed 2026-09-16.
12. [Professional liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/professional-liability/). CFC; Our professional liability products; Professional liability (admitted). Accessed 2026-09-16.
13. [Property & casualty](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/). CFC; Property & casualty product description: property and general liability. Accessed 2026-09-16.
14. [Intellectual property insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/). CFC; Intellectual property product introduction; Key features; Defense; Pursuit of infringers. Accessed 2026-09-16.
15. [Kidnap and ransom](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/kidnap-and-ransom/). CFC; Kidnap & ransom product cards and Key features. Accessed 2026-09-16.
16. [Product recall](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/product-recall/). CFC; Contaminated product recall and Product recall product cards. Accessed 2026-09-16.
17. [Transaction liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/transaction-liability/). CFC; Transaction liability; Buyer protect; Seller protect; Secondary liquidity solutions; Limit & appetite. Accessed 2026-09-16.
18. [Umbrella cover](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/excess-umbrella/). CFC; Umbrella cover product description: policy lines, small and micro businesses, primary placement with CFC or others. Accessed 2026-09-16.
19. [Digital health insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/ehealth/). CFC; eHealth product: Telemedicine, mHealth, Artificial intelligence, Remote patient monitoring. Accessed 2026-09-16.
20. [Medical malpractice](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/medical-malpractice/). CFC; Our medical malpractice products. Accessed 2026-09-16.
21. [Media & entertainment](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/media-entertainment/). CFC; Media product description. Accessed 2026-09-16.
22. [Life science](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/life-science/). CFC; What does CFC’s life science policy cover?; Life sciences and Nutraceuticals product cards. Accessed 2026-09-16.
23. [Fintech insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/fintech/). CFC; What does CFC’s fintech policy cover?; Fintech product. Accessed 2026-09-16.
24. [Financial institutions](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/financial-institutions/). CFC; Financial institutions professional indemnity; Investment managers; SME banks. Accessed 2026-09-16.
25. [Carbon insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/carbon-insurance/). CFC; Carbon delivery; Carbon cancellation; Carbon lender non-payment; CORSIA guarantee. Accessed 2026-09-16.
26. [Safeprotect misconduct liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/safeprotect-misconduct-liability/). CFC; Safeprotect product; Praesidium services. Accessed 2026-09-16.
27. [Terrorism](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/terrorism/). CFC; Introduction: standalone terrorism policy. Accessed 2026-09-16.
28. [Marine](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/marine/). CFC; Introduction: hull war and marine kidnap & ransom. Accessed 2026-09-16.
29. [CFC launches admitted offerings for professional liability and technology E&O](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/knowledge/news/2023/03/cfc-launches-admitted-offerings-for-professional-liability-and-technology-eo/). CFC; 21 March 2023 announcement: admitted technology E&O; broker quote, bind and adjustment process. Accessed 2026-09-16.

### [Markel Insurance Official Website](https://www.markel.com/us)

30. [Markel Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096343/000109634326000020/mkl-20251231.htm). U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; filed by Markel Group Inc.; Cover page; Part I, Item 1 Business—Markel Insurance, U.S. Wholesale and Specialty, Programs and Solutions; Part II, Item 7/8 for group and segment risks. Accessed 2026-09-28.
31. [About us](https://www.markel.com/about-us). Markel; Markel at a glance; description of Markel Insurance within Markel Group Inc. Accessed 2026-09-28.
32. [US Product Disclaimer](https://www.markel.com/us-product-disclaimer). Markel; U.S. underwriting/entity and state-availability disclaimer; identifies Markel West Insurance Services, California license #2E11302, for certain non-admitted coverage. It does not state Markel Service national producer license #27585 or California DBA license #0645481. Accessed 2026-09-29.
33. [Insurance Programs](https://www.markel.com/us/insurance-programs). Markel; FAQ and legal disclaimer at page end; coverage by Markel insurers, Markel Service, Incorporated national producer license #27585 and California DBA license #0645481, and Markel West Insurance Services California license #2E11302 for certain non-admitted products. Accessed 2026-09-29.
34. [AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Markel Group Inc. and Its Subsidiaries](https://news.ambest.com/pr/PressContent.aspx?altsrc=2&refnum=36790). AM Best; Press release dated November 21, 2025; paragraphs naming ratings, rating rationale, and Markel North America Insurance Group members. Accessed 2026-09-28.
35. [North America Producer Compensation Disclosure](https://www.markel.com/north-america-producer-compensation-disclosure). Markel; Base commissions, contingent compensation, business production/additional incentives, and Markel Specialty/Markel Service/insurer role statement. Accessed 2026-09-28.
36. [U.S. and Bermuda Claims Contacts](https://content.markel.com/api/public/content/f52fc789f11245b5b8acd14aa45e1847). Markel; April 2026 claims-contact PDF footer: Markel West, Inc. d/b/a Markel West Insurance Services, California license #0D95581; coverage by one or more Markel insurers and non-admitted routes. Accessed 2026-09-29.
37. [Small Business Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business). Markel; Small business products; Types of companies—Child care and enrichment, Commercial and residential services, Sports and fitness, Manufacturing. Accessed 2026-09-28.
38. [Workers Compensation Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/workers-compensation). Markel; Introductory quote/application route; claims question and report-a-claim contact. Accessed 2026-09-28.
39. [Commercial Lines Agents & Broker Support](https://www.markel.com/us/for-agents-and-brokers/commercial-lines). Markel; mPortal and Markel Online access; resources; digital distribution. Accessed 2026-09-28.
40. [My Account](https://www.markel.com/us/my-account). Markel US; Online account portal capabilities; Business insurance; unlisted-product direction. Accessed 2026-09-28.
41. [Request appointment with Markel](https://www.markel.com/us/for-agents-and-brokers/request-appointment-with-markel). Markel; Commercial and personal lines agency partner criteria; product-specific affiliate appointments; producer-license requirement. Accessed 2026-09-28.
42. [Markel Insurance Companies](https://www.markel.com/our-insurance-companies). Markel; Notice to California and Massachusetts Applicants and Insureds; U.S.-domiciled property and casualty insurer subsidiaries and affiliates; table of company names and market status (page states current as of 2024-04-01). Accessed 2026-09-28.
43. [Small Business Casualty and Property Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/small-business-casualty-and-property). Markel; What we offer; product/liability, property, general casualty, inland marine, excess umbrella, liquor liability, hired/non-owned auto, employee benefits liability, E&O and equipment breakdown references. Accessed 2026-09-29.
44. [Workers Compensation Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/small-business/workers-compensation). Markel; Product overview and quote route; workers compensation/employers liability, eligible industries, claim and loss-control descriptions. Accessed 2026-09-29.
45. [Cyber Insurance Coverage](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/cyber). Markel; Markel Cyber 360; coverages available, cyber incident response, business interruption, privacy/security liability, media liability and technology professional liability. Accessed 2026-09-29.
46. [ProBiz | Professional Liability Coverage](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/probiz). Markel; What is Markel ProBiz; separate management liability and miscellaneous E&O; listed limits and qualifying business size. Accessed 2026-09-29.
47. [Private and Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/professional-and-management-liability/management-liability/private-and-nonprofit). Markel; What we offer; private/nonprofit segment; D&O, EPL, fiduciary and optional coverage sections. Accessed 2026-09-29.
48. [Commercial Property Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/property/commercial-and-risk-management-property). Markel; Commercial property product summary and eligible risks. Accessed 2026-09-29.
49. [Commercial Inland Marine Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/property/inland-marine). Markel; What we offer; inland marine classes, cargo, contractors equipment, transportation and coverage structure. Accessed 2026-09-29.
50. [Builders Risk Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/industries/construction/large-builders-risk). Markel; Coverage features; construction projects and builders-risk scope. Accessed 2026-09-29.
51. [Excess Casualty Insurance](https://www.markel.com/us/commercial/casualty/excess-casualty). Markel; Excess and umbrella liability and admitted/non-admitted capabilities. Accessed 2026-09-29.
52. [Markel Surety](https://www.markel.com/us/surety). Markel; Products; contract bonds, commercial bonds, court and probate bonds. Accessed 2026-09-29.
53. [Markel Insurance Company Complaints](https://www.bbb.org/us/va/glen-allen/profile/insurance-companies/markel-insurance-company-0603-4017547/complaints). Better Business Bureau; Company complaints summary: 12 in last three years, 3 closed in last 12 months; complaint-category counts and displayed case examples; headquarters and corporate-owned locations. Accessed 2026-09-29.

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