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RIMS RISKWORLD®


May 3-6, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Booth #2605

Global specialty insurance. Built for what’s next. Powered by people.

Risk is evolving—and so are the expectations of the businesses, communities, and individuals who rely on us. At Markel, we combine nearly a century of specialty insurance experience with a people‑first mindset that guides how we work, partner, and serve. By putting customers, brokers, employees, and communities first, we foster better conversations, better decisions, and better outcomes—delivering thoughtful solutions built for today and designed for the future.

Let’s talk about what’s ahead

Visit us at RIMS RiskWorld to connect with Markel specialists, explore evolving risk challenges, and learn how thoughtful specialty insurance can help you build resilience—today and for the long term.

Markel Insurance leadership

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Simon Wilson
CEO, Markel Insurance

London, UK

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+44 78 3490 0662
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Glenn Harris
Chief Commercial Officer

Richmond, VA

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+1.804.937.3757
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Wendy Houser
President, Wholesale and Specialty

Plano, TX

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+1.417.830.3553

US and Bermuda leadership

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Allison Elzer
Managing Director, Risk Solution Services

Red Bank, NJ

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+1.732.450.8733
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Guenter Kryszon
Chief Underwriting Officer, US and Bermuda

Richmond, VA

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+1.804.565.1945
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Sandra Soares
COO of Bermuda & Head of Professional

Bermuda

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+1.441.942.2203

Business Development and Marketing

Julie Dennebaum
Julie Dennebaum
Sr. Director, Business Development

Red Bank, NJ

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+1.732.391.8804
Ryan Hedden
Ryan Hedden
Sr. Director, Business Development

Omaha, NE

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+1.402.943.1069
Taylor Jordan
Taylor Jordan
Regional Marketing Specialist, Northeast

Red Bank, NJ

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+1.732.450.8724
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Craig Pasquantonio
Managing Director, Business Development

Boston, MA

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+1.617.960.2815
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Amy Peterson
External Communications Lead

Richmond, VA

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+1.804.864.8593
Bob Thomas
Head of Retail Distribution

Boston, MA

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+1.617.960.2420
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Jessica Tittle
Sr. Director, Global BD and Marketing

Richmond, VA

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+1.804.301.5054
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Zach Vaught
National Business Development Manager

Richmond, VA

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+1.804.864.3764

Underwriting leadership

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Stephanie Bernstein
Associate Underwriting Manager, Casualty

Single Office PA

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+1.804.273.1452
Byron Goebel
Executive Underwriter, Casualty

Plano, TX

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+1.972.324.3212
David Konrad
David Konrad
Director Underwriting, Casualty

Single Office OH

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+1.804.482.3415
Paul Melone
Paul Melone
Executive Underwriting Officer, Professional Liability

Richmond, VA

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+1.732.924.2030
Patrick Moylan
Patrick Moylan
Regional Product Lead, Casualty

New York, NY

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+1.212.898.6612
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Chris Newman
Managing Director, Casualty

Single Office CT

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+1.646.929.5617
Justin Tacl
Justin Tacl
Sr. Director, Environmental & Energy

Single Office TX

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+1.512.684.3468
Danielle Thomas
Danielle Thomas
Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

Chicago, IL

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+1.312.279.3826
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Tim Tleuliyev
Sr. Director, Casualty

New York, NY

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+1.212.898.6661
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Tom Williams
Sr. Managing Director, Environmental & Energy

Single Office GA

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+1.678.899.0205
Chelsea Bowman
Chelsea Bowman
Director, Business Development

Richmond, VA

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+1.512.577.8460
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Ryan Fitzpatrick
Underwriter, Trade Credit and Political Risk

Chicago, IL

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+1.312.258.3350
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Andrew Umphress
Head of Terrorism

New York, NY

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+1.646.632.4178
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Arjan Van de Wall
Head of Trade Credit and Political Risk

Single Office NC

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+1.804.525.7033
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Candice Walker
Head of First Party Energy

Plano, TX

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+1.469.241.3479
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Ed Winter
Director of Terrorism

London, UK

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+44.20.7953.6028
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Josh Dircks
Head of Casualty

Bermuda

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+1.441.294.2209
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Steve Dorsey
Managing Director, Property

Bermuda

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+1.441.294.2266
Jill Dupree
Jill Dupree
Executive Underwriter, Casualty

Bermuda

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+1.212.898.6693
Margot Green
Margot Green
Managing Director, Claims

Bermuda

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+1.441.294.2218
Marisa Lehman
Marisa Lehman
Sr. Director, Professional Liability

Bermuda

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+1.441.294.2252
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Jaime Peixoto
Sr. Director, Professional Liability

Bermuda

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+1.441.279.2376
Mark Scanlon
Mark Scanlon
Sr. Director, Casualty

Dublin, IRL

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+353.1.416.1512
James Turner
Underwriter, Casualty

London, UK

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+44 20 7953 6079

Markel appetite at a glance

Knowing where to place a risk starts with knowing a carrier’s appetite.

Clear appetite. No guesswork. Focus where it matters.

This quick guide shows our top target classes, what sets Markel apart, and recent accounts—so you can submit with confidence and clarity.

Markel US & Bermuda Retail Appetite at a Glance


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People before paper. Always.

At Markel, insurance is never just a policy. It’s a promise—grounded in trust, honesty, and long‑term partnership. From brokers and risk managers to claims professionals and underwriters, we focus on what matters most: listening carefully, thinking deeply, and showing up when it counts.


Our relationships don’t end at the transaction. They’re built to last.

Legacy built for the future

For nearly a century, Markel has stood alongside organizations navigating complexity, uncertainty, and change. As risk landscapes shift, our commitment remains constant: delivering specialty insurance solutions that adapt, endure, and create real value.


We combine deep industry knowledge with forward‑looking insight—so our partners can move confidently into what’s next.

We think further

Risk demands more than off‑the‑shelf answers. That’s why we don’t chase trends or rely on one‑size‑fits‑all solutions. We bring:

  • Ingenuity over imitation – tailored solutions built around real‑world risk
  • Relentless commitment to excellence – in underwriting, claims, and service
  • Hard‑working specialists – empowered to act, decide, and support partners proactively

The result? Meaningful insurance solutions that go beyond coverage to help safeguard what matters most.