Markel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Kyle McGrath as the head of fine art - North America. McGrath takes on the new role immediately, with responsibility for enabling the "profitable expansion" of the business. She brings more than 12 years of insurance sector experience to the role with a background in underwriting, business strategy and broking.

McGrath most recently worked as the vice-president - head of fine art and collections at Private Client Select, a role she held for three years. Earlier, she had a seven-year stint at AXA XL, where she held various senior positions within the North American fine art and specie team and global chief underwriting office. In her new capacity, she will help develop regional underwriting strategies, product offerings and regional presence, working in tandem with the US-based fine art underwriting team.

Based in New York, she will report to Markel director of marine in London Dan McCarthy.