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Markel provides insurance and reinsurance solutions operating out of the US, Bermuda and other global locations.
The insurance arm of the Markel Group includes, Markel Specialty, Markel International and Markel Global Reinsurance, as well as State National, which manages portfolio protection and program services, and Nephila Capital, which is a specialist insurance-linked securities operation.
Read our Markel insurance or reinsurance news and analysis below.
Markel Insurance appoints James Shankland as Head of Ocean Cargo, US
2nd April 2026
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of James Shankland as Head of Ocean Cargo, U.S. In his new role, Shankland will lead the growth of Markel's U.S. cargo portfolio, overseeing underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and broker engagement. Based in Markel’s New York office, he will work ... Read the full article
Markel International appoints Camilla Roughan to Senior Underwriter – Energy
26th March 2026
Markel International, the specialist insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Camilla Roughan as Senior Underwriter – Energy with immediate effect. In her new position, Roughan will oversee underwriting for Markel’s upstream and midstream energy portfolio. Her remit includes reinforcing underwriting discipline while further developing relationships with brokers and clients. By ... Read the full article
Markel announces John Riley as Senior Claims Adjuster for Financial Institutions
17th March 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance business of Markel Group Inc., has appointed John Riley as Senior Claims Adjuster – Financial Institutions, effective immediately. His appointment supports the transition of the remaining Commercial Directors & Officers (D&O) claims into an enlarged FIDO claims team, while also strengthening resources as Markel’s financial institutions claims ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance names Phil Jones as CIO for International Operations
12th March 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance, reinsurance and investment holding company, has announced the appointment of Phil Jones as Chief Information Officer (CIO), International, effective immediately. In the role, Jones will lead the technology strategy for Markel’s international business. His will shape and deliver the organisation’s technology vision while ensuring systems, data and ... Read the full article
Markel names Kristen Dardia as Head of Portfolio Analytics, US & Bermuda
11th March 2026
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 ... Read the full article
Markel adds Jamie Smith as London Underwriting Manager – US Cyber Lead
10th March 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has appointed Jamie Smith as London Underwriting Manager – US Cyber Lead, effective immediately. He will be based in London and report directly to Dan Fox, Head of Cyber at Markel International. This appointment aligns with the insurer’s long-term strategic plan of ... Read the full article
Markel International adds Jain as India’s Business Development & Distribution Lead
9th March 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., has appointed Ravi Jain as Business Development and Distribution Lead for India, based in Mumbai, effective immediately. This appointment aligns with Markel's broader commitment to invest in India and build strong local partnerships through market expertise. In his new role, Jain will report ... Read the full article
Markel Group names Wilson and Crowley as EVPs
24th February 2026
Global reinsurance and insurance company, Markel Group Inc., has appointed Simon Wilson and Andrew Crowley as its Executive Vice Presidents (EVP), effective immediately. The pair will take on the expanded role in addition to their current responsibilities. Currently, Wilson serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Markel Insurance, and Crowley ... Read the full article
Markel expands cybersecurity support for policyholders through Upfort partnership
19th February 2026
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced a new partnership with Upfort aimed at strengthening cybersecurity resources for eligible US cyber insurance policyholders. Through this collaboration, policyholders can now access Upfort Shield, a multi-layer cyber defence platform that delivers AI-driven, automated protection against common cyber threats. In addition, eligible ... Read the full article
Colin Wildey promoted to Chief Risk Officer for Markel International
17th February 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has promoted Colin Wildey to Chief Risk Officer for Markel International, subject to regulatory approval. Wildey, who has served as Head of Risk at Markel International since 2022, brings more than a decade of senior risk management experience across the London Market ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance promotes Phil Amlot to Head of Trade Credit, International
10th February 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has promoted Phil Amlot to Head of Trade Credit for Markel International, effective immediately. In his new role, Amlot will report to Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director of Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety. He will be responsible for developing and leading ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance’s underwriting profit rose 87% in Q4’25
5th February 2026
Markel Group reported that its insurance business, Markel Insurance, reported a hike of 3% in underwriting gross premium volume for the fourth quarter of 2025 to $2.32 billion from $2.25 billion a year earlier, while for the full year 2025, the increase was 4% to $10.6 billion, compared with $10.3 ... Read the full article
Markel hires Michelle Sipple to lead inland marine underwriting strategy
3rd February 2026
Michelle Sipple has joined global insurer Markel's Property and Marine product leadership team as Managing Director, Inland Marine. Sipple brings more than three decades of inland marine and builders risk underwriting experience to Markel, and will lead the company's inland marine strategy. "We’re thrilled to have her on board!" said Markel. She joins Markel ... Read the full article
Major joins Markel Insurance as Senior Claims Adjuster – Professional Indemnity
26th January 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Charlotte Major as Senior Claims Adjuster – Professional Indemnity, effective immediately. In her new role, based in London, Major will focus on resolving complex PI claims for clients across multiple professions, including construction firms, accountants, and insurance ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance to accelerate claims and policy processing with new core system
16th January 2026
Markel Nederland has successfully completed a massive digital transformation, replacing its core systems in just eight months, a timeframe the firm describes as a record for the industry. Supported by consultancy and technology partner IG&H, the transition aims to drastically accelerate claims and policy processing. In this short time, Markel was able ... Read the full article
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