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The Markel Style: See how our values motivate our people, drive our operations, and lead to impressive results for our clients.

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In the spotlight

2019 letter to shareholders now available

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News

Feb
04 Markel reports 2019 financial results

Jan
29 Markel announces conference call date and time

Nov
25 Markel names Mia Finsness Managing Director, Global Casualty Underwriting a...

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Corporate responsibility and the Markel Style

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9%

As of December 31, 2018, the 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for our share price was 9%.
Around the world

Markel has 80 offices in 18 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  –Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 11,400 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Core values

“Our core values remain integrity, adaptability, continuous learning, and humility.” –2018 letter to shareholders