Mark Beachy Joins Kinsale To Lead Claims Operations

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Kinsale Capital Group (Nasdaq: KNSL) has appointed Mark J. Beachy as Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, effective October 5, 2020. He succeeds Ann Marie Marson, who will retire on September 30, 2020, after over a decade in the role. Michael Kehoe, CEO, expressed confidence in Beachy's leadership skills benefiting the claims operations. Beachy previously served at Travelers Indemnity, overseeing a large legal staff, and has extensive experience in claims management. He holds a B.S. in Journalism and a J.D. from Catholic University.

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• Mark J. Beachy appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, indicating strong leadership succession.
• Beachy's extensive experience in claims management may enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: KNSL) today announced that Mark J. Beachy will join Kinsale as Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, effective October 5, 2020. Mr. Beachy will succeed Ann Marie Marson, who served as Chief Claims Officer since August 2009 and is retiring from Kinsale effective September 30, 2020.

Michael Kehoe, Kinsale’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We look forward to Mark joining the Kinsale team. His experience and leadership capabilities will benefit our claims operations as well as our executive team as we continue to build the best E&S company in the business. I would also like to thank Ann Marie for her many years of exceptional leadership and contribution to Kinsale. She is the consummate professional and will be greatly missed. We wish Ann Marie and her husband, Scott, the best in this next chapter of their lives.”

Mr. Beachy was previously Group General Counsel at The Travelers Indemnity Company and led its staff counsel organization of more than 1,000 legal professionals responsible for defending policyholders in civil litigation throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. From 2006 to 2018, Mr. Beachy served as Managing Counsel at Travelers, leading staff counsel operations and overseeing litigation services in Virginia. Prior to 2006, Mr. Beachy served as a trial attorney defending commercial and personal lines policyholders in bodily injury and property damage litigation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Beachy held positions of increasing responsibility in the claims departments of both Travelers and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company.

Mr. Beachy earned a B.S. in Journalism from West Virginia University and a J.D. degree from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia and D.C.

About Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. 

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market.

Contact

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Bryan Petrucelli
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
804-289-1272

 

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Claims Officer at Kinsale?

Mark J. Beachy is the new Chief Claims Officer at Kinsale, effective October 5, 2020.

What role did Ann Marie Marson hold before retiring from Kinsale?

Ann Marie Marson was the Chief Claims Officer at Kinsale since August 2009.

What experience does Mark J. Beachy have in the insurance industry?

Mark J. Beachy previously served as Group General Counsel at Travelers Indemnity Company and has held various roles in claims departments.

When is Ann Marie Marson's retirement date from Kinsale?

Ann Marie Marson will retire from Kinsale effective September 30, 2020.

What company does Kinsale Capital Group operate in?

Kinsale Capital Group operates in the specialty insurance sector focusing on excess and surplus lines.