Kyle McGrath

Kyle McGrath joined Markel in June 2024 as Head of Fine Art & Specie for North America. Kyle began her career as a broker at JLT Specialty in London before moving New York. She has over 12 years of experience of working in the insurance industry, across underwriting, business strategy and broking. Kyle joined Markel from AIG, where she spent three years as Vice President – Head of Fine Art and Collections for the insurer’s ultra-high net worth focused MGA, Private Client Select. Prior to that, she spent seven years at AXA XL, working in various senior roles in the organisation’s North American Fine Art and Specie team and global chief underwriting office.

Kyle is responsible for leading Markel’s Fine Art business in North America and driving the strategic, profitable expansion of this class of business. This includes building out the underwriting strategy, product offerings and regional footprint, working closely with Markel’s Fine Art underwriting team in the US.

She holds an BA in Art History, French, and Corporate Strategy from Vanderbilt University.

“I joined Markel for the opportunity to help grow an established book of business and work with a team of industry-leaders. In the few months I have been with the organization I have been consistently impressed by the dedication, respect, and integrity that everyone brings to work each day.”