Markel appoints Jennifer Gebran as Head of Casualty in MENA region

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Markel has appointed Jennifer Gebran as the Head of Casualty for the MENA region, effective immediately. Gebran, who has over 13 years of underwriting experience, will develop the region's casualty underwriting strategy, focusing on enhancing capabilities and delivering profitable growth. She joins from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, where she was Assistant Vice President in Dubai. Gebran's role includes building relationships with brokers, partners, and clients to establish Markel as a market leader in casualty underwriting in the MENA region. Reporting to Max Robbie, Senior Executive Officer at Markel Dubai, her appointment follows the formation of a new International Casualty team led by Graeme Ivory.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced underwriter Jennifer Gebran as Head of Casualty for MENA region.
• Strategy focused on enhanced underwriting capabilities and profitable growth.
• Gebran's experience from Berkshire Hathaway and Liberty Specialty Markets.
• Strengthened relationships with brokers, partners, and clients.
• Support for Markel's strategic expansion in the MENA region.

Negative

• Potential challenges in adapting to a new organizational environment.
• Risk of continuity issues due to a new leadership appointment.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Jennifer Gebran as Head of Casualty for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with immediate effect.

In her new role, Gebran will be responsible for developing the region's casualty underwriting strategy – one centred on enhanced underwriting capabilities and the delivery of profitable growth. She will also be tasked with developing stronger relationships with new and existing brokers, other distribution partners and clients, to help establish Markel as a market leader for casualty underwriting in the MENA region. Gebran will play a key role in supporting Markel's plans to strategically expand its footprint in the MENA region, by establishing a strong onshore presence with a highly experienced and empowered underwriting team.

Gebran joins Markel from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, where she served as Assistant Vice President in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). With more than 13 years of underwriting experience, specialising in the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa, Gebran brings a wealth of expertise in the casualty and contingency facultative reinsurance sector.

Prior to her tenure at Berkshire Hathaway, Gebran spent 11 years with Liberty Specialty Markets, where she progressed from Underwriting Assistant to Assistant Vice President. At Liberty Specialty Markets, some of her principal duties included managing underwriters and spearheading growth initiatives into new geographies, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and North Africa. She began her underwriting career at Jardine Lloyd Thompson in 2008.

Based in Dubai, Gebran will report to Max Robbie, Senior Executive Officer at Markel, Dubai. Her appointment follows the formation of a new International Casualty team within the Specialty division last year, led by Graeme Ivory, Director of International Casualty.

Commenting on the appointment, Robbie said: "I'm delighted to welcome Jennifer to the team. Companies across the MENA region face a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and responding to these requires a deep understanding of the local business environment. I'm confident that Jennifer's knowledge of the local market, along with her excellent relationships and connections in the region, will be a huge asset to our business, particularly as we continue to expand our International Casualty portfolio to meet the specific needs of our MENA clients."

About Markel
We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Head of Casualty for Markel in the MENA region?

Jennifer Gebran has been appointed as the new Head of Casualty for Markel in the MENA region.

What experience does Jennifer Gebran bring to Markel?

Jennifer Gebran has over 13 years of underwriting experience, having previously worked at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance as Assistant Vice President and at Liberty Specialty Markets.

What will Jennifer Gebran's role entail at Markel?

Jennifer Gebran will develop Markel's casualty underwriting strategy for the MENA region, focusing on enhanced capabilities and profitable growth, and build relationships with brokers, partners, and clients.

How does Jennifer Gebran’s appointment impact Markel’s strategy in the MENA region?

Jennifer Gebran's appointment supports Markel's strategic expansion in the MENA region by establishing a strong onshore presence with an experienced underwriting team.

What is Markel's stock symbol?

Markel's stock symbol is MKL.