Markel has appointed Jennifer Gebran as head of casualty for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.

Gebran will be responsible for developing casualty underwriting strategy in MENA, focusing on enhanced underwriting capabilities and the delivery of profitable growth.

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She will also be tasked with developing stronger relationships with new and existing brokers, as well as other distribution partners and clients. This should help establish Markel as a market leader in the MENA region and Gebran will play a key role in expanding the firm’s footprint.

Gebran joins Markel from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, where she was assistant vice president in Dubai.

Based in Dubai, Gebran will report to Max Robbie, senior executive officer at Markel, Dubai. Her appointment follows the formation of a new International Casualty team within the Specialty division last year, led by Graeme Ivory, director of international casualty.

Robbie said: “I’m delighted to welcome Jennifer to the team. Companies across the MENA region face a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and responding to these requires a deep understanding of the local business environment. I’m confident that Jennifer’s knowledge of the local market, along with her excellent relationships and connections in the region, will be a huge asset to our business, particularly as we continue to expand our International Casualty portfolio to meet the specific needs of our MENA clients.”

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