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This Military Appreciation Month, we're proud to share the inspiring story of Wendy Houser, President of US Wholesale and Specialty — and a proud US Navy veteran. Wendy joined the Navy at just 17, eager to travel and serve her country. It gave her confidence and a sense of purpose that still drives her today. “The Navy helped me realize what I was capable of,” Wendy said. “It's quite different in the military than it is in the professional world, but if you bridge that gap and you align with the things that are core – teamwork, confidence, shared goal – then you're set for success, and that's exactly what Markel has done.” At Markel, we’re committed to supporting veterans and creating space for their talents to thrive. Through initiatives like Operation Healing Forces and the Markel Veterans Network, we’re intentional about helping veterans transition into meaningful careers, surrounded by people who share their experience. 🎥 Watch Wendy’s full testimonial video to hear more about her experience and how Markel empowers veterans to continue their mission. 🔗 Explore open roles here: https://lnkd.in/eAEPti_B. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #VeteransAtMarkel #WorkAtMarkel

Last week, the Jitneys, one of our employee-led groups, hosted the first-ever Markel Golf Tournament to benefit Partnership for the Future, Inc. The event was held at Hunting Hawk Golf Club, near our global headquarters in Richmond, VA. Thanks to all the Markel employees who took part in a beautiful day of golf, while giving back and making a difference in the local community. ⛳ #WeAreMarkel

In an interview with Insurance Insider’s Meg Green, Michael Keimig, President and CEO of Markel Surety, provides insights into market trends in the surety space. Mike discusses increased private equity investment in the sector, the potential impact of tariffs, and recent loss and capacity pressures. You can watch Mike’s full “5 Minute Takes” interview here: https://lnkd.in/eM7TU9jA.

We’re proud to announce the following leadership appointments at Markel Insurance:   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 Congratulations to all on your new roles! Read more about the appointments here: https://lnkd.in/g75Y6kpy

Jennifer Devereaux, Executive Underwriting Officer for Casualty, sat down with Kamaron Leach of The Insurer TV's “Close Quarters” to discuss all things casualty, including but not limited to loss cost trends, the role of tariffs, and the potential benefits of AI. She also shared some advice for the next generation of women in insurance. 📺 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eTwfxgnf.

This week, Michael Swain, Risk Solution Services Manager, is presenting at the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL) Annual National Conference. The session is about how having good risk management practices, such as strategies to protect property or enhance transportation, can help reduce the likelihood of needing to file an insurance claim and help provide a positive client experience. Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/eEHfyitT. #AELL2025

We’re honored to share that Markel is a finalist for Cyber Claims Team of the Year in Zywave’s 12th annual Cyber Risk Awards! 🌟 This award recognizes claims teams in the cyber trenches, dealing with an ever-expanding array of cyber events—and we’re proud to see our specialists acknowledged for their expertise and dedication. Help us bring it home! Voting is open through May 23. Scroll down to the “Cyber Claims Team (Insurer or MGA)” category and cast your vote now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7MwEFWE. #CyberRiskAwards2025

Markel Specialty is excited to share the latest edition of The Ins—our quarterly newsletter featuring fresh perspectives on industry trends and insurance insights. In this issue, we explore everything from the evolving concerns and complexity of tariffs on inland marine insurance, to how severe convective storms significantly impact combined ratios. Click here to dive into the latest edition: https://lnkd.in/e6QrqwKE. #MarkelTheIns

We’re excited to share that Phyllis Modlin has been named Claims Management Professional of the Year by the CLM Alliance (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance)! She accepted the award at the 2025 Annual Conference in Dallas, TX last week. The CLM Professional of the Year Awards celebrate the passion, commitment and achievements of those in the CLM community who inspire and innovate in the world of claims resolution and litigation management. Thank you, Phyllis, for your leadership and commitment to success. Congratulations on this awesome achievement!

Join us in congratulating Robin Russo, Executive Vice President, Insurance on his retirement! After an incredible 32 years at Markel, he’ll be retiring at the end of May. We are grateful for Robin’s contributions to Markel for the past three decades. Thanks to his deep expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership, he has helped support Markel’s growth and expansion into new product lines and geographies and shared his knowledge and mentoring support across the organization. Thank you, Robin, for all that you have done for Markel over a truly remarkable career. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!