Markel Insurance launches PlayMicro in Canada

Markel (MKL) Insurance announced the launch of PlayMicro in Canada, a special events portal offering short-term coverage for sporting events, meetings, cultural and social gatherings, now available through its digital platform, Markel Connect. This launch strengthens the capabilities of Markel Connect and reflects Markel’s ongoing commitment to digital innovation and delivering efficient access to specialty solutions for brokers. PlayMicro supports a broad range of organized sport and fitness activities, including competitions, seasonal teams, tournaments, practices, camps, and related programs. The portal also provides short-term coverage for meetings, cultural gatherings, tradeshows, festivals, parades, theatre productions, fairs, fundraisers, private functions, and other events. Coverage is available for events where alcohol is served on premises. With minimum premiums starting at CAD$150, the product offers comprehensive general liability including participant and participant-to-participant liability