The partnership combines Markel’s specialty insurance capacity with Midwest’s two-decade track record as a managing general agency. For Markel, the move serves as a targeted effort to increase its market share in a region where Midwest has already built deep operational roots. Mike Muma, Managing Director of Workers Compensation at Markel, noted that the agency’s data-driven selection process aligns with the firm’s strategy for profitable growth.

Midwest brings a full-service platform to the table, handling everything from underwriting and policy issuance to loss control and claims. Max Carney, CEO and founder of Midwest, emphasized that the collaboration is built on a shared approach to risk assessment and client service. By integrating these capabilities, both companies intend to streamline how small businesses in California secure coverage, moving away from traditional friction-heavy processes toward a more agile, digital-first model.