People & Places

Markel Corp. appointed Thomas K.“Smitty” Smith to the newly created position, chiefmarketing officer. In this new role, Smith is responsible forbusiness development, branding, managing strategic relationship,creating digital assets and corporate advertising and marketingactivities.

Jeffrey Smith joined Lockton as senior vice president, healthcareleader. Smith is based in Lockton's Atlanta, Ga. Office.

J. M. Wilson promoted Erin Deyto director of sales and agency relations. In her new role, Ms. Deywill develop a sales training program for underwriters to enhancetheir skills and help underwrites understand the importance ofsales to the underwriting process.

News

Los Angeles-based Brown & Riding announcedthe opening of a new office in Dallas, Texas. The move is part of aplanned expansion in the Southwest region

Crawford & Co. plans toexpand its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a newoffice in Qatar. The new office will augment services alreadyprovided to clients from Crawford & Co.'s establishments inDubai and Abu Dhabi, and will house a team of adjusters and marinesurveyors providing support to clients for risk exposures includingoffshore energy, consulting, construction and marine.

Brightway Insurance expanded toCranberry Township, opening its first location inPennsylvania.