Markel Hires Two Underwriters for London Marine & Energy Liability
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London – October 15, 2026 -- Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has appointed Josephine Stroud as Head of Energy Liability and Jenny McFarlane as Senior Underwriter for Marine & Energy Liability in its London Market team.
Markel brings Hull, MECO, Liabilities and Transport & Logistics under one Marine Transportation unit
Both hires follow the creation of Markel's Marine Transportation business within its London Market operations. The unit combines Hull & Hull War, MECO, Marine & Energy Liabilities (M&E), and Transport & Logistics. Markel says the structure gives brokers broader access to underwriting expertise across these portfolios.
Stroud and McFarlane are based in London and report into the Marine & Energy Liability team, part of the Marine Transportation business led by Grant Smith.