Markel International has appointed Dan Martin (pictured) as managing director of distribution strategies and business development (DS&BD), replacing Pat Murphy-O’Connor while the latter transitions to a consultancy capacity ahead of his retirement at the end of the year. The changes reveal Markel’s renewed focus on its distribution strategy and continued drive for profitable growth.
Martin joins Markel International from American International Group (AIG), where he was head of broker engagement with responsibility for the group’s London market offering, including the Talbot Lloyd’s platform and multi-year strategic initiatives. He holds more than 25 years’ experience in the industry with extensive experience in alternative distribution strategies.
In his new role, Martin will be working closely with Markel’s wholesale leadership and underwriting divisions to give structured progress to distribution and business development. He will also help enhance Markel’s future digital framework as part of its wholesale offering in the London and Asia markets from the company’s London office, reporting to managing director for wholesale at Markel International, Andrew McMellin.
“Dan’s wealth of experience, long-standing trading relationships, and his strong reputation for working with underwriters [make] him the perfect successor to Pat, and is testament to Markel International’s ability to attract market-leading talent,” McMellin said. “His appointment and the expansion of the DS&BD team will allow us to partner with brokers in a more commercial and cohesive manner.
“I’d like to thank Pat for his contribution in … making DS&BD as successful as it is today, and I’m delighted to welcome Dan to the team as we continue this journey of sustained growth.”
