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Alan Kirshner to retire as Executive Chairman of Markel Corporation; Steven Markel to become Chairman of the Board at 2020 Annual Meeting 

Alan I. Kirshner, the company’s Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held in May.

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20 Alan Kirshner to retire as Executive Chairman of Markel Corporation; Steven...

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20 Harold L. Morrison, Jr. to join Markel’s Board of Directors

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13 Terry Ledbetter to retire as Chairman and CEO of State National; Markel nam...

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Q3 2019 results are now available.

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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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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