TORONTO, ON, JULY 31, 2024/insPRESS/ – Markel Canada Limited, a leading underwriter of casualty, professional, environmental and specialty insurance announces the appointment of Sarah Martin as Vice President and Product Line Leader of Environmental effective August 19, 2024.
Sarah joined Markel’s US operation in 2019 and is transitioning from her position managing the western US Environmental retail team to join Canada’s Underwriting, Strategy and Performance team as Vice President and Product Line Leader, Environmental. In her new role, Sarah will be responsible for leading the environmental product line in Canada to deliver the established profit targets and plans for sustainable growth and expansion. Our Underwriting, Strategy and Performance team is responsible for underwriting frameworks that facilitate ongoing portfolio management and steer underwriting direction. Our Product Line Leaders work in step with the field underwriting team to ensure alignment in how our products are being brought to market.
Sarah is a valuable member of Markel’s Environmental operation, her leadership capabilities were apparent as she swiftly transitioned from managing the Midwest Environmental division to overseeing the entire Western retail Environmental operation in the US. Sarah joined Markel Canada on secondment earlier this year to develop a new Canadian product based on current successful US product; her integration with the team and can-do attitude were apparent and helped facilitate this permanent transition. Prior to her time with Markel, Sarah worked with reputable insurers including Starr Companies and AIG working closely on US and Canadian business. Sarah holds an MBA from DePaul University.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to our Canadian team as Vice President,” says Jennifer Devereaux, Senior Vice President, Underwriting at Markel Canada. “Sarah’s extensive experience in the Environmental sector and proven leadership in the North American insurance market make her invaluable to Markel. We are confident that her innovative approach and dedication to sustainable underwriting practices will enhance our ability to provide top-tier environmental insurance solutions to our clients.” Devereaux continues.
Having Sarah’s oversight of our Environmental portfolio ensures our team and clients are in great hands. Her proven track record will support this line of business and facilitate further market expanse across Canada. Markel’s company culture, encapsulated in the Markel Style, refers to the importance of collaboration, underwriting excellence and promising positive results for our clients and communities. We are thrilled to welcome Sarah as a permanent member of the Canadian team and are excited to watch her excel in her new role.
About Markel Canada
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL), a Fortune 500 company based in Richmond, Virginia, with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. A member of the National Markets team, Markel Canada Limited is a division of Markel International Services Limited (MINT) and the Canadian underwriting and claims operation writing business in Canada on behalf of Markel Syndicate 3000 at Lloyd’s. To learn more, visit www.markel.ca
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