Markel


New head of cargo


Markel International, the specialist insurer, has appointed Ryan Godfrey as senior underwriter and head of the cargo team within its marine, energy and property division. He joins senior underwriter Richard Burnett, under marine managing director Chris Fenn. Ryan has more than 20 years’ experience in the marine market and for the last eight years has been cargo class underwriter at XL Catlin Group. He previously held positions at Allianz Group and Eagle Star. The news follows four further appointments in the division as well as the acquisition of Galleon Marine, the marine professional indemnity and cargo liability MGA.