The deal adds broker-distributed home and contents cover to Canopius' Australian business, which accounted for more than 40% of its Asia-Pacific book in late 2025.
The leadership change follows Markel's broader Asia-Pacific expansion strategy, including ambitions to nearly double its regional business over the next five years.
The move takes him back to underwriting after almost four years as a broker, bringing with him experience that spans political violence, terrorism, and casualty risks.
The 35-year-old Australian MGA is writing prestige, luxury, high-performance and classic motor risks for New Zealand brokers on MS Amlin capacity at Lloyd's.
