Markel taps senior claims executive from AIG

Specialty insurer Markel has bolstered its property, marine and select risk (PMSR) claims unit with a senior hire from AIG.

Adriana Belli joins Markel as managing director, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the PMSR claims division, managing a team of more than 80 claims professionals throughout the US. She will be based in Miami.

Belli has more than 20 years of management experience in domestic and international insurance and reinsurance claims and operations. Prior to joining Markel, she served as global head of AIG's property & specialty operations and also held a key leadership role within the organisation's global claims performance team.

Prior to AIG, Belli held senior reinsurance claims positions at XL Catlin and Everest Re. At both companies, she was responsible for building and establishing their regional claims departments for Latin America and the Caribbean. Belli has also worked as the chief claims officer for Seguros America with oversight for all lines of business.

"We're excited to welcome Adriana to Markel. She has a successful track record of building and transforming organisations, implementing change and leveraging people, data and technology to streamline operations, reduce operating costs, and improve profitability across various businesses," said Nick Conca, Markel's chief claims officer. "Throughout her career, she has led and shaped cross-functional teams across different geographies, and has proven her ability to recruit and develop diverse talent with unique skill sets across multiple disciplines."