Markel taps insider for key specialty leadership role

Specialist insurer  Markel Corporation has tapped an insider with 20 years of industry experience to lead its commercial excess wholesale product line.

Sarah Maxwell (pictured) has been appointed managing director, commercial excess wholesale, for the Markel Specialty division. She will report to Tim Pasik, managing director, commercial casualty product lines leader, and be based in Markel's Glen Allen, Virginia office.

Maxwell joined Markel in 2009 and most recently served as senior director, commercial excess casualty wholesale for Markel Specialty. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and has held various leadership roles within the commercial excess casualty wholesale product line.

"Sarah's industry experience will help us continue to focus on growing the excess product line for Markel," said Pasik. "She has played a crucial role in providing flexible and creative coverage options to fit the needs of our customers. We look forward to having her continue to manage a growing portfolio of risks for our insureds."

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