Markel Insurance announces new leadership appointments within its US Wholesale and Specialty division

Core Insights - Markel Insurance is implementing a strategic regional realignment in its US Wholesale and Specialty division to better serve its distribution channels and enhance operational efficiency [1][2] - The company is simplifying its structure from six US wholesale and two US retail regions to four integrated US regions, aiming to accelerate growth and strengthen alignment with partners and customers [1][2] Leadership Appointments - Matt Huels has been appointed Chief Growth Officer for US Wholesale and Specialty, reporting to Wendy Houser [3] - Jim Hinchley has been appointed President of Workers Compensation and Small Commercial Package, reporting to Alex Martin [3] - Scott Whitehead has been appointed Executive Underwriting Officer for Casualty, reporting to Mark Schauss [3] Regional Leadership - Brian Gray will lead the West region with expanded oversight, having been with Markel for 22 years [6] - Mimi Fiske will lead the Central region, expanding her geographic oversight from the former Midwest region [6] - Sal Pollaro has been appointed Regional President for the Northeast region, with a focus on wholesale and retail [6] - Hollis Zyglocke will lead the Southeast region, expanding her oversight from the former Mid-Atlantic region [6]