Markel taps AIG for cat management expert

Specialist insurer Markel Corporation has hired a senior executive from AIG to lead its approach to catastrophe and exposure management across its global insurance and reinsurance platform.

Amandeep Dhillon (pictured) has joined Markel as managing director, global head of catastrophe and exposure management. He started his career at ACE and moved to AIG in 2015 in roles related to cat modelling and management. By 2021 he was senior ceded reinsurance officer.

Dhillon will be based in Markel's Glen Allen, Virginia office and will report to Guenter Kryszon, global executive underwriting officer, property.

"Accelerating Markel's catastrophe and exposure management capabilities across the platform is a strategic priority, and Amandeep Dhillon's extensive experience will bring tremendous value to the organisation," said Kryszon. "His leadership will help Markel enhance current methodologies and develop bespoke solutions."