Markel Announces Share Repurchase Authorization

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program covering purchases up to $300 million. The program replaces a similar program initially authorized in November 2010 under which approximately $101 million of the Company's common stock was repurchased over the last three years. Under the new program, as under the previous program, management has the discretion to purchase shares at prices that are deemed reasonable in light of circumstances at the time of purchase. Purchases are generally expected to be made through open market transactions. 

About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com.

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Bruce Kay, Markel Corporation, 804-747-0136, bkay@markelcorp.com