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Markel Chairman Steve Markel to Retire, CEO Gayner Moves Into Role
Sep 8 2026 // Markel Group Inc. said its chairman, Steve Markel, will retire after more than 50 years with the company. He will not seek re-election to the board at the 2027 annual shareholder meeting. CEO Tom Gayner was elected...
People Moves: Markel Int’l Promotes McCarthy as MD of Marine, Energy and Construction Division in London; Gallagher Re Names Key Leaders of Programs Solutions Team
Jun 2 2026 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel International and Gallagher Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Int’l Promotes McCarthy as MD of Marine, Energy and...
People Moves: Markel Taps Talbot’s O’Donoghue to Lead Fine Art & Specie for London; Aon’s Global ReSpecialty Team Promotes Mitchell, Hires Floodflash’s Rimmer
May 22 2026 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Taps Talbot’s O’Donoghue to Lead Fine Art & Specie for London...
People Moves: Aon Announces Leadership Promotions for EMEA and Latin America; Markel International Promotes Rice to Head of Global Development, Trade Credit
May 19 2026 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon in EMEA and Latin America and Markel International. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Announces Leadership Promotions for EMEA, Latin...
Markets/Coverages: AXA XL Starts Prevention-Focused Business Unit; Markel Adds New Media, Entertainment Offerings
May 14 2026 // AXA XL announced the creation of a new Business Unit dedicated to prevention. The new unit, led by Global Chief Underwriting Officer Libby Benet, will accelerate the development and reach of AXA XL’s risk consulting...
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