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Markel appoints Galvin Hu as Marine Hull and War Lead

Markel, Singapore, February 26, 2025 — Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Galvin Hu as Marine Hull and War Lead in Singapore.

In his new role, Hu will spearhead Markel’s Marine Hull and War underwriting strategy in Singapore, working closely with the broader APAC underwriting team to leverage his deep technical expertise and market knowledge. Hu joins from MS First Capital Insurance Limited, where he spent 19 years, most recently as Marine Manager – Head of Marine Hull Underwriting.

He will report to Wanshi Lin, Head of Singapore.

Wanshi Lin, Head of Singapore, commented: “Galvin’s wealth of experience in marine hull underwriting and strong relationships within the industry will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our marine capabilities in Singapore and across the region. I look forward to working with him as we drive Markel’s growth across this key segment.”

Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific, commented: “Galvin’s deep technical expertise and proven track record in marine underwriting make him a strong addition to our team. His insights and experience will support our mission of delivering dependable marine insurance solutions to clients in this part of the world.”


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