RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 21,
2024 /CNW/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within
Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today that Jim Hinchley has been named Chief Retail Officer
for Markel's Specialty division. In this role, he will be
responsible for leading Markel's overall retail strategy, driving
profitable growth in existing business, and addressing new areas
for expanded growth within the retail channel.
"We are excited to welcome Jim to Markel to oversee the
strategic direction of our retail business," said Alex Martin, President, Markel Specialty. "Jim's broad-ranging
experience and deep expertise fully equip him to address the unique
needs of our customers and partners within the retail space."
Jim has more than 25 years in the insurance industry, and he
brings extensive leadership experience in underwriting,
distribution, claims, and operations. Most recently, Jim served as
President of Insurance at Fairmatic, where he led all insurance
functions for the commercial auto Insurtech MGA. He has also held
various leadership positions at Farmers and Liberty Mutual.
He will report to Alex Martin and
will be based in Markel's Boston
office.
About Markel
We are Markel, a leading global specialty
insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance
operations within the 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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