RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation
(NYSE: MKL) announced today that Steve
Girard has been named Regional President, Southeast region
for Markel Specialty. Girard, who currently serves as Regional
President of the Mid-Atlantic region, replaces Nick Abraham, who decided to leave Markel for
another opportunity.
"Steve took the helm of our newly created Mid-Atlantic region
four years ago and all he and his team did was deliver consecutive
years of strong, profitable growth," said Sarah Gavlick, Chief Territory Officer, East,
Markel Specialty. "We are looking forward to him and his team doing
the same in our Southeast region, while further strengthening our
business relationships with key wholesale and retail distribution
partners."
Girard joined Markel in 2008 in the Southeast region as Managing
Director, Production and Underwriting. He was named Southeast
Regional President in 2011. In 2017, Markel expanded its regional
model from five to six regions, and Girard was named Mid-Atlantic
Regional President.
Prior to Markel, he served in various senior management roles
with CNA Re, W.R. Berkley, and Willis
Re. Steve began his career in 1985 with General Reinsurance
as a casualty facultative underwriter. During those 15 years, he
spent one year with Markel in 1990 when it acquired the second half
of Shand and the Rhulen Agency which became the basis for Markel
Insurance Company.
Girard will continue reporting to Gavlick and will be based in
Markel's Alpharetta, Georgia
office.
"We thank Nick for his many contributions during his 19-plus
years at Markel and wish him success in his new opportunity,"
Gavlick said.
About Markel
Markel Corporation is a diverse
financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The
company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty
insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks
to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that
it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the company are
to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior
investment returns to build shareholder
value. Markel® is a registered trademark of the
Markel Corporation. Visit Markel on the web at markel.com.
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