Markel names president of its global insurance division

Published November 24, 2014 by Robert Powell, III

Henrico County-based Markel Corp. has named Britt Glisson president of its global insurance division.

Glisson joined Markel in 1990 and continues to serve as corporate chief administrative officer (CAO), a position he has held since 2009.

Markel Global was formed after Markel acquired Alterra Capital Holdings in May 2013. The division underwrites marine, professional liability, property, and excess casualty products from offices in Bermuda, New York, Dublin, London, Atlanta, San Francisco, Chicago, and Dallas. Markel Global also includes U.S.-based practice groups.

Glisson recently took on an assignment in the Bermuda office to support the integration of Markel of Alterra integration. 

Markel is a financial holding company. Its principal business is marketing and underwriting specialty insurance products.