Christian Stobbs named Markel's Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer

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Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL) has appointed Christian Stobbs as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Stobbs, who will report to CEO Simon Wilson, will focus on identifying and advancing strategic growth opportunities across Markel's insurance operations.

With 17 years of industry experience, Stobbs joined Markel in 2015 and has held several key positions, including Strategy and Development Executive and Managing Director roles. Under his leadership as Managing Director of Asia Pacific since 2019, the region achieved remarkable growth with 600% increase in GWP, improved underwriting profitability, and nearly tripled employee count. Sucheng Chang will succeed Stobbs as Managing Director, Asia Pacific.

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• Appointment of experienced leader with 17 years of industry expertise
• Proven track record with 600% GWP growth in Asia Pacific operations
• Successful history of strategic development within Markel since 2015

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RICHMOND, Va., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today that it has appointed Christian Stobbs as its Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. In this new role, Stobbs will play a key role in identifying and advancing strategic growth opportunities across Markel's insurance operations.

Stobbs, who will initially be based in the US, will report directly to Simon Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Markel Insurance.

"I'm confident that Christian's proven leadership successes and his more than 17 years of insurance and financial services industry experience will unlock even greater opportunities to help Markel Insurance to win," said Wilson.

Stobbs joined Markel in 2015 as Strategy and Development Executive, where he established the strategy function for Markel International. In 2016, he was appointed Managing Director for Abbey Tax, now Markel Tax, and developed the strategy to help create the UK's leading dedicated tax fee protection insurer.

In 2019, Stobbs was named as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, which under his leadership achieved significant expansion, following investment made as part of Markel's Accelerate Asia Pacific strategy. Since 2019, GWP has increased by approximately 600%, underwriting profitability has improved and the number of employees in the region has nearly tripled. Sucheng Chang was appointed as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, effective July 14.

About Markel

We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people—and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients—that differentiates us worldwide.

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Strategy Officer of Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL)?

Christian Stobbs has been appointed as Markel Insurance's Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, reporting to CEO Simon Wilson.

What was Christian Stobbs' previous role at Markel (NYSE: MKL)?

Stobbs previously served as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, where he led significant expansion with 600% GWP growth and nearly tripled the employee count.

How long has Christian Stobbs been with Markel (NYSE: MKL)?

Stobbs joined Markel in 2015 as Strategy and Development Executive, accumulating various leadership roles over 8+ years with the company.

Who will replace Christian Stobbs as Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Markel?

Sucheng Chang was appointed as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, effective July 14, 2025.

What are Christian Stobbs' achievements at Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL)?

Under Stobbs' leadership, Markel's Asia Pacific region achieved 600% GWP growth, improved underwriting profitability, and nearly tripled its workforce. He also developed Markel Tax into the UK's leading tax fee protection insurer.