Markel Strengthens Leadership in Southeast Region
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has unveiled significant changes in its leadership team within the Southeast Region of Markel Specialty. The company has promoted Nan Fine to the position of Managing Director, Casualty, while also appointing Hillary Warren as Manager of Commercial Wholesale Excess Casualty.
Nan Fine’s Promotion and Responsibilities
Nan Fine will now oversee strategic operations for a variety of casualty lines such as Healthcare Risk Solutions, Primary Casualty, and Excess Casualty. These divisions will report directly to her, and she will report to Steve Girard, Regional President of the Southeast Region.
Having joined Markel in January 2022 as Senior Director, Casualty, Fine previously led the Wholesale Primary and Excess Casualty, along with the Healthcare Risk Solutions teams. Her prior experience includes being Vice President and Southeast Regional Leader for E&S Primary Casualty at Everest Insurance, with additional roles at Arch, Admiral Insurance Company, and Axis.
Strategic Vision from Leadership
Girard emphasized, “Nan has been pivotal in revising our strategy for Excess Casualty in the Southeast Region as we redefine our culture, appetite, and organizational structure. Looking ahead, Nan will focus on enhancing our product delivery between Primary and Excess lines.”
Hillary Warren’s New Role
In her new capacity, Hillary Warren will lead the Excess Casualty team, shaping the strategic direction of the Excess portfolio and fostering strong wholesale relationships. She will report directly to Fine.
Warren brings eight years of experience at Markel to her new role, having most recently served as a Senior Underwriter since March 2023. Fine remarked, “Hillary will play a crucial role in managing our relationships and portfolio while developing our talented Excess Casualty team.”
Commitment to Leadership Development
Girard added, “At Markel, we pride ourselves on nurturing exceptional underwriting talent like Nan Fine and Hillary Warren. Their experience and leadership will be vital in our ongoing efforts to expand our Excess Casualty business both now and in the future.”
