Andrew McMellin joined Markel in January 2022 as Managing Director, Wholesale and was promoted to President, International in April 2025. Andrew has more than 35 years of experience in specialty insurance, including Chief Executive roles at Pioneer Underwriters and XL Catlin in London and the United States. He has also held CUO and global casualty product roles and had spells earlier in his career at Amlin and Willis.

Andrew is responsible for leading our International business, leveraging his long-standing relationships and understanding of key specialty markets to profitably grow and increase our strategic presence.

Andrew holds a BSc (Hons) in Geology from Royal Holloway and is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute. He lives in South East London with his wife, and has two daughters. He enjoys cycling, skiing and occasional golf in his spare time. His favourite films include Monty Python’s Life of Brian, The Blues Brothers and Star Wars.