Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., announced the appointment of Preeti Gureja as chief risk officer for the United States and Bermuda.
In her new role, Gureja will lead the risk agenda for Markle’s U.S. and Bermuda insurance businesses. She will be based in New York and report to Markel Insurance Chief Risk Officer Henry Gardener.
She will support underwriting, reinsurance and capital decisions through forward-looking analysis and clear risk appetite, integrate risk insights into planning and portfolio guidance, and enhance risk reporting and regulatory engagement for U.S. and Bermuda entities.
Gureja has over 20 years of industry experience and has deep expertise in enterprise risk management. She joins Markel from Chubb where she served as senior vice president of enterprise risk management.
Prior to that, she worked at AIG for more than five years, most recently as chief operating officer of Enterprise Risk Management.
Earlier in his career, Gureja worked at Oliver Wyman and Capital One.
Gardner said: “Preeti is a proven enterprise risk leader who combines rigorous analysis with practical judgment. Whether through clear risk appetite, robust scenario work or rigorous reporting, she has a proven track record of translating risk insights into better decisions.
“As we continue to integrate risk into our business plans and pricing approach, expand our risk intelligence, and enhance regulatory conversations, Preeti’s experience with complex portfolios and the evolving risk landscape will help us take the right risks in the right way, for the right reasons. I am delighted to welcome her to Markel.”
Guregia commented: “Markel’s entrepreneurial culture and long-term positioning resonate strongly with my belief that risk is both a guarantee and an enabler of growth.
“I’m excited to work with colleagues to bring forward-thinking analysis, clear needs and pragmatic challenges to the forefront of decision-making. By enhancing the use of data and scenarios, and combining empowerment with accountability, we can support sustainable growth and build more resilient franchises in the United States and Bermuda.”
