Jim Hinchley named Chief Retail Officer for Markel’s Specialty division
- November 5, 2025
- Posted by: Beth Musselwhite
- Category: Insurance
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Jim Hinchley as Chief Retail Officer for its Specialty division.
In this role, Hinchley will lead Markel’s retail strategy, drive profitable growth in existing business, and explore new opportunities for expansion within the retail channel.
He will report to Alex Martin, President of Markel Specialty, and will be based in the Boston office.
Martin expressed his enthusiasm for Hinchley’s appointment, stating, “We are excited to welcome Jim to Markel to oversee the strategic direction of our retail business.”
He added, “Jim’s broad-ranging experience and deep expertise fully equip him to address the unique needs of our customers and partners within the retail space.”
Hinchley brings over 25 years of industry experience to his new position. He joins Markel from Fairmatic, where he served as President of Insurance. Before that, he was President of Business Insurance at Farmers Insurance.
Earlier in his career, Hinchley spent nearly 22 years at Liberty Mutual Insurance, holding various leadership roles, most recently as COO of North American Specialty.
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