Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has appointed Kristen Dardia as Head of Portfolio Analytics, US & Bermuda, based in New York.
In her new role, Dardia will lead Markel’s advanced analytics, technical pricing, and portfolio management capabilities across the two regions.
This appointment aligns with the insurer’s long-term strategic plan of investing in data and analytics to support underwriting and claims teams with timely, practical insights.
The role aims to strengthen how the insurer utilises data across the organisation, and help teams act with greater speed and clarity.
Dardia has nearly two decades of experience across actuarial science, analytics, and business strategy. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Analytics at Arch Insurance, leading portfolio-level analytics, risk segmentation, and automation initiatives across commercial lines.
Markel states that her work supported profitable growth, strengthened underwriting practices, and embedded analytics into everyday business decisions.
Rob Cole, Chief Actuarial Officer, Markel, commented on the appointment, “Kristen knows how to turn data into insight that teams can use in real time.
“She understands the decisions our underwriters and claims professionals face every day and how analytics can help them serve customers better. As data plays a larger role in how we manage our specialty insurance business, Kristen’s leadership will help us harness our data more effectively and deliver stronger results.”
Dardia added, “I’m excited to join Markel and take on this role supporting the US and Bermuda businesses. From my first conversations with Rob and the team, it was clear that Markel values thoughtful decision-making and long-term relationships.
“I’m looking forward to partnering with teams across the organisation as we continue to strengthen how analytics supports our customers and the business.”
