Markel Corporation has appointed Bermudian Margot Green as head of Bermuda claims.

She will manage the Bermuda professional liability and property claims teams, in addition to the casualty claims team that she currently manages.

In addition, she will continue to act as complex claims counsel for the Bermuda casualty claims team.

Previously, Ms Green served as director and senior counsel, complex claims, at Markel Bermuda and was responsible for managing the Bermuda casualty claims team.

She joined Markel in 2016 as an executive claims examiner on the Bermuda casualty team. She has also held positions with the insurance and reinsurance group at Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington, DC, and worked as a summer intern in the general counsel and claims offices of Ace Bermuda.

Mia Finsness, managing director, global casualty underwriting and claims, said: “We are delighted that Margot will be assuming responsibility for the entire Bermuda claims organisation.

“She has proven herself to be a true leader, both at Markel and within the Bermuda re/insurance industry. We are confident that the Markel Bermuda claims teams will thrive under her leadership and direction.”

Ms Green was born and raised in Bermuda and attended Mount Saint Agnes Academy. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and The George Washington University Law School.