Markel Appoints Dean Johnson as Senior Underwriter
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Dean Johnson as Senior Underwriter, Transport and Logistics. Based in London, Johnson will focus on expanding the Transport and Logistics portfolio by underwriting liability and property package policies for the ports, terminals, and marine trades industries, as well as cargo liabilities and marine professional indemnity worldwide.
Expertise and Strategic Growth
He will work closely with the team to support broker partners, develop innovative products, and identify new opportunities for profitable growth. Johnson will report directly to Grant Smith, Director of Marine and Energy Liability, Transport and Logistics, who took on a dual leadership role earlier this year. Smith said, “I’m delighted to welcome Dean to the team at a pivotal time for the transport and logistics sector. Evolving global trade patterns, regulatory shifts, and increasing risk complexity are reshaping the market, making deep expertise and strategic underwriting more important than ever.”
“Dean’s extensive knowledge of marine insurance clauses, market wordings, and risk analytics—combined with his strong broker relationships in London and internationally—will be instrumental as we expand our International Specialty division in London. His leadership and technical acumen will help us strengthen our position as a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.”
Johnson joins Markel from Travelers Syndicate Management, where he spent 14 years in various UK Marine underwriting roles, most recently as Underwriter for Ports and Terminals. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Marine Hull & Liability Placing Broker/Technician at Ropner Insurance Services.
