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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.

Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL) ha nominato Christian Stobbs come Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Stobbs, che riferirà al CEO Simon Wilson, si concentrerà sull'identificazione e la promozione di opportunità strategiche di crescita nelle operazioni assicurative di Markel.

Con 17 anni di esperienza nel settore, Stobbs è entrato in Markel nel 2015 e ha ricoperto diversi ruoli chiave, tra cui Executive di Strategia e Sviluppo e Managing Director. Sotto la sua guida come Managing Director per l'Asia Pacific dal 2019, la regione ha registrato una crescita straordinaria con un aumento del 600% del GWP, un miglioramento della redditività del sottoscrittore e quasi triplicato il numero di dipendenti. Sucheng Chang succederà a Stobbs come Managing Director, Asia Pacific.

Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL) ha nombrado a Christian Stobbs como Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Stobbs, quien reportará al CEO Simon Wilson, se centrará en identificar y promover oportunidades estratégicas de crecimiento en las operaciones de seguros de Markel.

Con 17 años de experiencia en la industria, Stobbs se unió a Markel en 2015 y ha ocupado varios cargos clave, incluyendo Ejecutivo de Estrategia y Desarrollo y Director General. Bajo su liderazgo como Director General de Asia Pacífico desde 2019, la región logró un crecimiento notable con un aumento del 600% en GWP, mejoró la rentabilidad de suscripción y casi triplicó el número de empleados. Sucheng Chang sucederá a Stobbs como Director General de Asia Pacífico.

Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL)Christian Stobbs를 최고 전략 및 기업 개발 책임자로 임명했습니다. Stobbs는 CEO Simon Wilson에게 보고하며 Markel의 보험 사업 전반에 걸친 전략적 성장 기회를 발굴하고 추진하는 데 집중할 예정입니다.

17년의 업계 경험을 가진 Stobbs는 2015년 Markel에 합류하여 전략 및 개발 임원과 전무 이사 등 여러 주요 직책을 맡아왔습니다. 2019년부터 아시아 태평양 지역 전무 이사로서 그의 리더십 아래 해당 지역은 총 보험료(GWP)가 600% 증가하고, 인수 수익성이 향상되었으며 직원 수가 거의 세 배로 늘어나는 놀라운 성장을 이루었습니다. Sucheng Chang이 아시아 태평양 지역 전무 이사로 Stobbs의 뒤를 이을 예정입니다.

Markel Insurance (NYSE : MKL) a nommé Christian Stobbs au poste de Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Stobbs, qui reportera au PDG Simon Wilson, se concentrera sur l'identification et la promotion des opportunités de croissance stratégique au sein des activités d'assurance de Markel.

Fort de 17 ans d'expérience dans le secteur, Stobbs a rejoint Markel en 2015 et a occupé plusieurs postes clés, notamment en tant que cadre en stratégie et développement et directeur général. Sous sa direction en tant que directeur général pour la région Asie-Pacifique depuis 2019, la région a connu une croissance remarquable avec une augmentation de 600 % du GWP, une amélioration de la rentabilité de la souscription et un effectif presque triplé. Sucheng Chang succédera à Stobbs en tant que directeur général, Asie-Pacifique.

Markel Insurance (NYSE: MKL) hat Christian Stobbs zum Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer ernannt. Stobbs wird direkt an CEO Simon Wilson berichten und sich darauf konzentrieren, strategische Wachstumschancen in den Versicherungsgeschäften von Markel zu identifizieren und voranzutreiben.

Mit 17 Jahren Branchenerfahrung trat Stobbs 2015 bei Markel ein und hatte mehrere Schlüsselpositionen inne, darunter Rollen als Executive für Strategie und Entwicklung sowie als Managing Director. Unter seiner Leitung als Managing Director für die Region Asien-Pazifik seit 2019 erzielte diese Region ein bemerkenswertes Wachstum mit einem 600%igen Anstieg der Bruttobeiträge (GWP), verbesserter Underwriting-Rentabilität und einer fast verdreifachten Mitarbeiterzahl. Sucheng Chang wird Stobbs als Managing Director für die Region Asien-Pazifik nachfolgen.

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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.
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