Markel Insurance announces new divisional structure and leadership appointments to drive simplification and growth
Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL) announced a significant restructuring of its US and Bermuda operations into two distinct divisions, along with key leadership appointments. The US operations will be split into: US Wholesale and Specialty division, led by Wendy Houser, focusing on US specialty insurance through wholesale and retail channels; and Programs and Solutions division, headed by Alex Martin, overseeing personal lines, Bermuda, surety, worker's compensation, and other specialized businesses.
The reorganization follows Simon Wilson's appointment as CEO in March 2025 and aims to enhance local team empowerment and accountability. Additional appointments include Andrew McMellin as President, International (who previously led a 43% increase in gross written premium), Glenn Harris as Chief Commercial Officer, and Henry Gardener as Chief Risk Officer.
Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL) ha annunciato una ristrutturazione significativa delle sue operazioni negli Stati Uniti e nelle Bermuda, suddividendole in due divisioni distinte, insieme a importanti nomine dirigenziali. Le operazioni USA saranno divise in: la divisione US Wholesale and Specialty, guidata da Wendy Houser, che si concentrerà sull'assicurazione specializzata negli Stati Uniti attraverso canali wholesale e retail; e la divisione Programs and Solutions, diretta da Alex Martin, che supervisionerà le linee personali, Bermuda, cauzioni, compensazioni per infortuni sul lavoro e altri settori specializzati.
La riorganizzazione segue la nomina di Simon Wilson a CEO nel marzo 2025 e mira a rafforzare l'autonomia e la responsabilità dei team locali. Ulteriori nomine includono Andrew McMellin come Presidente, International (che in precedenza ha guidato un aumento del 43% del premio lordo scritto), Glenn Harris come Chief Commercial Officer e Henry Gardener come Chief Risk Officer.
Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL) anunció una reestructuración significativa de sus operaciones en EE.UU. y Bermudas, dividiéndolas en dos divisiones distintas, junto con nombramientos clave en el liderazgo. Las operaciones en EE.UU. se dividirán en: la división US Wholesale and Specialty, liderada por Wendy Houser, que se centrará en seguros especializados en EE.UU. a través de canales mayoristas y minoristas; y la división Programs and Solutions, encabezada por Alex Martin, que supervisará líneas personales, Bermudas, fianzas, compensación laboral y otros negocios especializados.
La reorganización sigue al nombramiento de Simon Wilson como CEO en marzo de 2025 y busca potenciar la autonomía y responsabilidad de los equipos locales. Otros nombramientos incluyen a Andrew McMellin como Presidente, Internacional (quien previamente lideró un aumento del 43% en la prima bruta suscrita), Glenn Harris como Director Comercial y Henry Gardener como Director de Riesgos.
Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL)는 미국과 버뮤다 사업부를 두 개의 독립된 부서로 재구성하고 주요 리더십 인사를 발표했습니다. 미국 사업부는 US Wholesale and Specialty 부서(웬디 하우저가 이끌며 도매 및 소매 채널을 통한 미국 특수 보험에 집중)와 Programs and Solutions 부서(알렉스 마틴이 이끌며 개인 보험, 버뮤다, 보증, 산재 보상 및 기타 특수 사업을 관리)로 나뉩니다.
이번 조직 개편은 2025년 3월 CEO로 임명된 사이먼 윌슨의 취임에 따른 것으로, 현지 팀의 권한 강화와 책임 증대를 목표로 합니다. 추가 임명으로는 국제 부문 사장인 앤드류 맥멜린(이전에는 총 보험료 43% 증가를 이끈 바 있음), 최고 상업 책임자 글렌 해리스, 최고 위험 관리 책임자 헨리 가드너가 포함됩니다.
Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL) a annoncé une restructuration majeure de ses opérations aux États-Unis et aux Bermudes, les divisant en deux divisions distinctes, accompagnée de nominations clés au sein de la direction. Les opérations américaines seront scindées en : la division US Wholesale and Specialty, dirigée par Wendy Houser, qui se concentrera sur l'assurance spécialisée aux États-Unis via des canaux de gros et de détail ; et la division Programs and Solutions, dirigée par Alex Martin, supervisant les lignes personnelles, les Bermudes, les cautions, l'indemnisation des travailleurs et d'autres activités spécialisées.
Cette réorganisation fait suite à la nomination de Simon Wilson au poste de CEO en mars 2025 et vise à renforcer l'autonomie et la responsabilité des équipes locales. Parmi les autres nominations figurent Andrew McMellin en tant que Président International (qui avait auparavant conduit une augmentation de 43 % des primes brutes émises), Glenn Harris en tant que Chief Commercial Officer et Henry Gardener en tant que Chief Risk Officer.
Markel Insurance (NYSE:MKL) gab eine bedeutende Umstrukturierung seiner US- und Bermuda-Operationen in zwei eigenständige Divisionen bekannt, zusammen mit wichtigen Führungspositionen. Die US-Operationen werden aufgeteilt in: die Division US Wholesale and Specialty, geleitet von Wendy Houser, die sich auf US-Spezialversicherungen über Groß- und Einzelhandelskanäle konzentriert; und die Division Programs and Solutions, unter der Leitung von Alex Martin, die Privatlinien, Bermuda, Bürgschaften, Arbeitsunfallversicherung und weitere spezialisierte Geschäftsbereiche betreut.
Die Reorganisation folgt auf die Ernennung von Simon Wilson zum CEO im März 2025 und zielt darauf ab, die Eigenverantwortung und Befähigung der lokalen Teams zu stärken. Weitere Ernennungen umfassen Andrew McMellin als Präsident International (der zuvor ein Wachstum der Bruttoprämien um 43 % leitete), Glenn Harris als Chief Commercial Officer und Henry Gardener als Chief Risk Officer.
- Significant growth in International Wholesale division with 43% increase in gross written premium and 214% increase in underwriting profit
- Strategic restructuring to enhance operational efficiency and market focus
- Appointment of experienced leaders with proven track records in specialty insurance
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- Markel's US and
Bermuda operations to split into two divisions: US Wholesale and Specialty and Programs and Solutions - Wendy Houser appointed President, US Wholesale and Specialty
- Alex Martin appointed President, Programs and Solutions
- Andrew McMellin appointed President, International
- Glenn Harris appointed Chief Commercial Officer
- Henry Gardener appointed Chief Risk Officer
"The best way to profitably grow a specialized and diversified business like ours is to equip and empower our local experts to serve the needs of the customers that they know best," said Simon Wilson. "These changes are an initial step to ensure that we have the divisional structure and leaders in place to do just that."
Markel's US and
Markel's US and
- US Wholesale and Specialty will be responsible for all US specialty insurance business that flows through the company's core wholesale and retail channels. This move will ensure that Markel has a team focused exclusively on its core US specialty insurance business, which will better position the company as it seeks to be a leader in the excess and surplus portion of the market. Wendy Houser will lead the division as President, US Wholesale and Specialty. Houser has been with Markel for 16 years, where she served as Chief Wholesale Officer for Markel Specialty for the last two years and previously as Chief Territory Officer. She sits on the board of the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA).
- Programs and Solutions will include Markel's personal lines,
Bermuda , surety, worker's compensation, small commercial general package, programs and alliances and Insurtech businesses. Creating this stand-alone division will enable the company to increase its focus on and investment in these specialized businesses that have been proven winners over time. Alex Martin, formerly President of Markel Specialty, will lead this division as President, Programs and Solutions. Martin has been with Markel for 19 years, during which he held leadership positions in operations, underwriting, business development, strategy and finance.
Markel announces additional leadership appointments.
In addition, the company announced the following leadership appointments:
- Andrew McMellin has been appointed President, International, succeeding Simon Wilson, who was appointed to lead Markel Insurance last month. McMellin is a highly experienced and respected insurance executive, who has led Markel's International Wholesale division since joining the company in early 2022. Under his leadership, the International Wholesale team increased gross written premium by
43% and underwriting profit by214% . McMellin brings more than 35 years of experience in specialty insurance to the role, including chief executive roles at Pioneer Underwriters and XL Catlin. He has experience managing multibillion-dollar portfolios of specialty product lines and a track record of accelerating growth in new and existing markets, including Asia.
- Glenn Harris has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Harris will ensure the voice of the customer has a constant place at the leadership table by coordinating with major trading partners to develop and maintain key strategic relationships. He has been with Markel for 15 years in a range of business development roles, most recently as Managing Executive, Global Distribution Strategies and Business Development.
- Henry Gardener has been appointed Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Gardener will deliver a risk culture that matches Markel's business ambition, centered around evaluating and taking the right risks to drive the business forward. He has been with Markel for 11 years, most recently serving as Senior Managing Director of Legal and Chief Risk Officer, International.
About Markel Insurance
We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance 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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