Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has promoted Mr Grant Smith to the role of Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International.
In his new role, Mr Smith will lead the development of the new marine transportation business, bringing together Markel International’s hull and hull War, MECO (a specialist marine MGA Markel acquired), marine and energy liabilities and transport and logistics classes under a single leadership structure.
He will also be responsible for shaping strategy across multiple classes and geographies while leading initiatives to strengthen underwriting capabilities, improve processes and support the delivery of tailored solutions for brokers and insureds.
Mr Smith will serve as a senior point of contact for brokers, clients and industry bodies, working closely with claims and actuarial teams to strengthen underwriting discipline and risk selection as risk exposures continue to evolve, as well.
Mr Smith joined Markel in 2024 as Director – Marine and Energy Liabilities, before assuming responsibility for transport and logistics in 2025. He has more than 17 years of experience across marine specialty lines and underwriting leadership roles.