Desai succeeds Sawyer as MD – PFR & Cyber at Markel Insurance
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Desai succeeds Sawyer as MD – PFR & Cyber at Markel Insurance

Jul 8th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Bhavik Desai as Managing Director – PFR & Cyber within its London Market business. Desai takes over the role from David Sawyer, who remains with the business until his planned retirement at the end of 2026. In his new role, Desai […] The post Desai succeeds Sawyer as MD – PFR & Cyber at Markel Insurance appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.

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