Markel Corporation

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Markel posts 3rd-qtr profit, reversing year-ago loss, as mild hurricane season reduces claims
Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) | 18 days 11 hours 24 minutes ago
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Specialty insurer Markel Corp. on Wednesday posted a third-quarter profit, reversing a year ago loss, as the company benefited from market gains, a mild hurricane season and strong international operations.


Markel posts 3rd-qtr profit, reversing year-ago loss, as mild hurricane season reduces claims -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 18 days 11 hours 48 minutes ago
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Specialty insurer Markel Corp. on Wednesday posted a third-quarter profit, reversing a year ago loss, as the company benefited from market gains, a mild hurricane season and strong international operations.


Markel Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 18 days 9 hours 6 minutes ago
Markel Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month...4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation reported diluted net income per share...http://www.markelcorp.com Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty...


Markel Announces Conference Call Date and Time [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 24 days 13 hours 46 minutes ago
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation announced today it will hold...free over the Internet through Markel Corporation's corporate web site, www...exclusive copyrighted property of Markel Corporation and may not be copied, taped...


Heidi Petersen, Sr. Director of Underwriting Services Administration, Markel Corporation Receives Women in Insurance Leadership Award [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 69 days 23 hours 12 minutes ago
Camilion Nominated Winner for Vital Role in Refining Operational Underwriting Processes Key to Reducing Costs and Enhancing Efficiencies


Markel Corporation Announces Leave of Absence by Paul W. Springman [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 27 days 17 hours 46 minutes ago
Markel Corporation Announces Leave of Absence by Paul...26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation announced today that Paul W. Springman...management team during his absence. Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty...


Markel Announces Acquisition of Panel Specialists, Inc. [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 23 days 13 hours 5 minutes ago
...Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation announced today that its Markel Ventures subsidiary had acquired Panel Specialists...the transaction were not disclosed. Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance...


Debora Wilson and Darrell Martin Will Join Markel's Board of Directors [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 89 days 13 minutes ago
...and Darrell Martin Will Join Markel's Board of Directors PRNewswire...Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation announced today the election...valuable asset on the board." Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty...


Henry Lopez Promoted to President Markel Midwest [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 107 days 21 hours 15 minutes ago
...7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Markel Corporation is pleased to announce the...drive and leadership." Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty...build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp...


Markel Insurance Company Announces Management Value Protection for Non-Profits [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 82 days 22 hours 14 minutes ago
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance Company announces availability of our admitted Management Value Protection (MVP) product for non-profit policyholders.


Markel Appoints Nathan Warde, Executive Underwriting Officer [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 69 days 17 hours 44 minutes ago
...PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation announced today the...Nathan will assist Markel in defining a long...property strategy for the corporation and help to build solid...said Albanese. Markel Corporation markets and underwrites...


Markel Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 109 days 15 hours 44 minutes ago
Markel Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month...5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation reported diluted net income per share...web site, www.markelcorp.com Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty...


Markel Announces Debt Offering [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 66 days 15 hours 44 minutes ago
...Va., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation announced today that it has priced a public offering...where such offering or sale would be unlawful. Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products...


A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Northbridge Financial Corporation s Subsidiaries and CRC (Bermuda) Reinsurance Limited [Press Release]
Business Wire | 38 days 17 hours 42 minutes ago
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Markel Insurance Company of Canada (Markel) (Toronto, Ontario), Federated Insurance Company of Canada (Federated) (Winnipeg, Manitoba), Commonwealth Insurance Company (Commonwealth) (Vancouver, B.C.), Commonwealth Insurance Company of America (Seattle, WA), Lombard General Insurance Company of Canada (Lombard General) and Zenith Insurance Company (Zenith) (both of Toronto...


PHT Corporation Grows Bookings by 41% Over 9 Month Period, Announces Vice Presidents' Promotion and Professional Award [Press Release]
Business Wire | 6 days 46 minutes ago
PHT Corporation’s leadership of the international ePRO market has been demonstrated again as the company announced its service bookings were up 41% over the same 9 month period last year. PHT is the leading provider of electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) solutions used in pharmaceutical and biotechnology clinical trials worldwide.





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Company Overview


Company: Markel Corporation
Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance
Website: http://www.markelcorp.com

Have you ever thought about who insures the manicurist or an antique motorcycle? Markel Corporation takes on the risks its competition won't touch, from amusement parks to thoroughbred horses and summer camps. Coverage is also available for one-time events, such as golf tournaments and auto races. Markel's commercial excess and surplus subsidiaries include Essex Insurance and Markel Shand Professional/Products Liability, while its specialty admitted segment includes Markel Insurance, which covers groups ranging from martial arts schools to dude ranches. Markel International provides specialty insurance internationally from its base in the UK.


Key Numbers

Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 1,898.3 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Sales -23.6 (2008)
Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) -58.8 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Net Income 0.0 (2008)
Number of Employees 2,000 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Number of Employees 0.0 (2008)
Fiscal Year-End December