Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has launched a Specialty practice within its International Wholesale arm, which will be led by Tom Hillier as Divisional Managing Director.
This appointment is supported by the addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty, and the appointment of Graeme Ivory as Director of International Casualty.
These developments align with the company’s continued growth in the Wholesale business and commitment to Specialty classes.
Specialty will be led by Hillier, and the division is now home to Markel’s Equine and Livestock, Marine and Energy Liability, Trade Credit, Political Risk, and Surety (TCPRS) underwriting teams, as well as its new International Casualty line.
Both Hillier and Ivory will be based in London and report to Andrew McMellin, Managing Director of Wholesale at Markel International.
McMellin commented, “I’m delighted to unveil our new dedicated Specialty division with Tom at the helm, to bring together elements of longer tail lines, encourage teamwork, and enhance best-in-class underwriting, as well as provide greater scale for our broking partners. I’m also thrilled to welcome Graeme to the team as we set up our International Casualty capability.”
Hillier is an industry veteran with expertise of the Lloyd’s and London Specialty insurance markets.
As a highly experienced Casualty underwriter, Ivory will lead the development of the International Casualty portfolio.
The pair joined Markel from specialty insurer Brit, where Hillier was Managing Director of Specialty and Ivory was Head of Liability.
McMellin concluded, “With the evolution of the underwriting landscape, their considerable leadership experience and track record of delivering innovative solutions for clients will prove invaluable to Markel. I look forward to the insights they will bring as we drive forward our ambitious global agenda across our key business lines.”
