Specialist insurer Markel Corporation has appointed Morgan Housel to its board of directors.
Housel serves as a partner of The Collaborative Fund, a multi-stage private investment fund.
He is also a frequent presenter discussing matters related to risk, investor psychology and business history, and author of the book The Psychology of Money.
Housel will be a member of the board’s Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.
Prior to joining The Collaborative Fund in 2016, Housel was a columnist and senior analyst at The Motley Fool and a columnist for The Wall Street Journal.
Housel has received numerous awards for his work, including the New York Times Sidney Award and two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.
He has served on the board of several financial institutions including the Long-Term Stock Exchange and Camino Financial
Steve Markel, chairman of the board at Markel commented: “Morgan’s investment experience and core values that represent the Markel Style make him a great addition to Markel’s Board of Directors.
“We look forward to benefitting from his insights and guidance as we continue to grow our business.”
