Markel, the insurance operations within the Markel Group, has announced the appointment of Sal Pollaro as its Executive Underwriting Officer of Professional Liability for Markel Specialty, a division within the Markel insurance business.
In his new role, Pollaro will lead the professional liability team to generate profitable growth. His remit will include establishing underwriting strategies, driving product development, and enhancing technical and analytical capabilities.
Pollaro will report to Jane Peterson, the Chief Underwriting Officer for Markel Specialty and will be based out of Markel’s New York City office.
Peterson commented on the hire, “Sal is a proven leader and brings extensive profit and loss management experience, including profitable growth, maximizing marketplace solutions, and ensuring relevant value propositions. He also places a special emphasis on talent development, which is critical in this business. We look forward to having him lead our professional liability team.”
Pollaro is a market veteran, with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.
He joined Markel in 2009 and most recently served as Managing Director of Management and Professional Liability for Markel Specialty. He replaces Jim Gray, who retired at the end of May.
Peterson concluded, “We’re grateful for Jim’s dedication and industry expertise at Markel over the past 25 years. His innovation and customer focus are unparalleled. During his time here, Jim made lasting contributions to the professional liability team, mentoring underwriters, and recruiting countless others in the field.”
