Markel strengthens Marine & Energy Liability team in London with key appointments
Key Highlights
- ➤Markel appoints Josephine Stroud Head of Energy Liability in London
- ➤Jenny McFarlane joins Markel as Senior Underwriter – Marine & Energy Liability
- ➤New Marine Transportation business unifies four London Market portfolios
- ➤Grant Smith says appointments position Marine & Energy Liability for continued growth
Expert Statements
Grant Smith, Leader of Markel’s Marine Transportation business
“I'm delighted to welcome Josephine and Jenny to our growing Marine & Energy Liability team. They bring strong expertise and enthusiasm for portfolio management, underwriting, data analysis, claims service and client relationship management. Our Marine Transportation business was built on the technical expertise and precision that Josephine and Jenny bring to their new roles. With their appointments, our Marine & Energy Liability operation is well positioned to continue supporting clients as they navigate an increasingly complex and volatile risk landscape.”
Josephine Stroud, Head of Energy Liability at Markel
“The marine and energy industries continue to face uncertainty, driven by heightened geopolitical volatility, energy security challenges and disruption to global shipping routes. Against this backdrop, clients need tailored, innovative solutions backed by specialist underwriting expertise. I look forward to working closely with our underwriting team and brokers to continue delivering consistently high levels of service and prioritise our clients' needs, especially during times of geopolitical instability.”
Jenny McFarlane, Senior Underwriter – Marine & Energy Liability at Markel
“I'm thrilled to be taking on my new role as Senior Underwriter in Markel's Marine & Energy Liability team. I look forward to driving innovation across our product offering, strengthening broker relationships and enhancing Markel's client proposition to ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the wider market.”
Markel strengthens Marine & Energy Liability team in London with key appointments PR Newswire
LONDON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced two key appointments within its Marine & Energy Liability underwriting team in London. Josephine Stroud has been appointed Head of Energy Liability, while Jenny McFarlane joins as Senior Underwriter – Marine & Energy Liability, with both appointments strengthening Markel's London Market underwriting team.
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