Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Rohan Davies as Managing Director (MD) of its newly created London Market business.
Markel logoIn October 2025, Markel International announced that it will move from two divisions – Wholesale and National Markets – to five distinct businesses: Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, London Market (comprising Marine & Energy, PFR & Cyber, and Specialty), and the UK.
The new international structure is designed to better reflect the scale the business has achieved and position it for the next phase of growth.
Based in London, Davies will report to Andrew McMellin, President of Markel International.
In his new role, he will oversee around 350 employees across teams spanning the new London Market business’s three core product areas – Marine & Energy, PFR & Cyber, and Specialty – located in London, along with an additional three teams based in the US.
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Davies will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the London Market business, focusing on maximising profitable growth and delivering exceptional service to clients and brokers.
He brings more than two decades of experience in the specialty insurance market, with a career spanning senior leadership and underwriting roles across marine and energy.
Davies has spent nearly 18 years at Markel, most recently serving as Divisional Managing Director, Marine & Energy since 2022. In that role, he helped reshape Markel International’s marine and energy underwriting strategy, driving operational excellence and delivering consistent profitability.
McMellin said, “Rohan is a highly respected leader, with deep expertise in the London Market and a strong track record of driving performance across complex, global portfolios. His blend of strategic vision, client insight and commitment to developing and empowering top talent make him ideally suited to head up our newly created London Market business. This appointment marks another important step in positioning our business for long-term, sustainable growth and ensuring we remain recognised by our brokers as a ‘go-to’, executable market.”
“I’m hugely excited to take on this new role,” added Davies. “When I joined Markel 17 years ago, I was struck by its entrepreneurial culture and deep commitment to clients. As we shape our new London Market business, my focus will be on ensuring those same principles remain the foundation on which we deliver success. By empowering teams, staying close to our clients and fostering collaboration, we’ll build a business that continues to deliver profitable growth and lasting relationships.”
