Markel appoints Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation
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Markel appoints Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation

Jul 7th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International. In his new role, Smith will lead the development of the Marine Transportation business, bringing together Markel International’s Hull & Hull War, MECO, Marine & Energy Liabilities, and Transport & Logistics […] The post Markel appoints Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.

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