Markel Appoints Chief Information Officer in Virginia

Richmond, Va.-headquartered Markel Corporation announced that Mike Scyphers has been promoted to chief information officer.

Scyphers is an information technology industry veteran with 23 years of experience who has been employed with Markel since 2009. Since joining Markel, he has served as technology lead for Markel’s wholesale business. He reports to Brad Kiscaden, executive vice president – actuarial, IT and information management, and is based in Richmond.

Scyphers worked previously for the National Cancer Institute, Signet Bank, Circuit City, and JP Morgan Chase.

Markel is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products.