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will head its transport and logistics team and be responsible for underwriting strategy and growth. Smith is also the director of marine and energy liabilities.

Tom Hillier, managing director, international specialty, at Markel, said in a statement: "Transport and logistics companies currently face a heightened risk environment, due to global economic contraction, heightened geopolitical tensions and increasing technological and regulatory risks."

Markel also announced and business development, Asia Pacific. In this newly created role, Taylor will lead broker engagement in the region. Taylor joins the company from Zurich Insurance.