Markel Names Simon Wilson as CEO of Primary Underwriting Businesses
Markel Group has announced the appointment of Simon Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of its primary underwriting businesses. These businesses—Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance—will now operate under the collective name of Markel Insurance.
Wilson, currently the President of Markel International, will step into the CEO role as part of the company’s strategic efforts to streamline operations and enhance its customer focus. He brings over two decades of experience in specialty insurance to the position.
Since joining Markel in 2010, Wilson has overseen the company’s expansion beyond London, including significant growth in operations across Europe, Canada, and Asia. These international ventures have generated $2.5 billion in annual gross written premium.
Under Wilson’s leadership as President of Markel International since 2021, gross written premiums grew by nearly 40%, and net underwriting profit increased by more than 250%, according to a press release from the company. This appointment signals Markel’s continued commitment to strengthening its position in the global insurance market.
