Markel Corporation, a diverse financial holding company, markets and underwrites specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Canada, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Its Insurance segment offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, allied lines, and other specialized property coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind. This segment also offers credit and surety products, and collateral protection insurance. The company's Reinsurance segment offers general liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, and environmental impairment liability; property treaty products for catastrophe, per risk, and retrocessional exposures; and specialty treaty reinsurance products comprising structured and whole turnover credit, political risk, mortgage and contract, and commercial surety reinsurance programs. Its Markel Ventures segment provides equipment used in baking systems and food processing; portable dredges; over-the-road car haulers and transportation equipment; and laminated oak and composite wood flooring, as well as ornamental plants and residential homes. This segment also provides distribution, consulting, and others types of services to businesses and consumers, including distribution of exterior building products, fire protection and life safety services, management and technology consulting, and retail intelligence services. The company's Other segment operates as an insurance and investment fund manager offering a range of investment products, including insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, and weather derivatives; and program services. Markel Corporation was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
IPO Year: 1986
Exchange: NYSE
Website: markel.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2024 | $1986.00 → $1836.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 7/9/2024 | $1986.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 3/15/2024 | $1600.00 | Buy → Neutral | Janney |
| 2/5/2024 | $1680.00 → $1500.00 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies |
| 1/8/2024 | $1475.00 | Outperform → Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 11/22/2023 | $1275.00 | Sell | Citigroup |
| 9/7/2023 | $1750.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 12/22/2022 | $1550.00 | Buy | Janney |
| 11/8/2021 | $1350.00 → $1400.00 | Hold | Truist Securities |
| 11/4/2021 | $1450.00 → $1550.00 | Outperform | RBC Capital |
LONDON, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that it has made three internal promotions and hired a Technical Claims Lead to further enhance its award-winning Wholesale Claims service for brokers, insureds and trading partners. The quartet of appointments include Dan Thomas, who's joined the business as Marine Technical Claims Lead, where he'll work closely as part of Markel's Marine Liability Claims team with the underwriters by providing feedback on policy wordings and claims insights for both re
RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today that Simon Wilson, currently President of Markel International, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company's three primary underwriting businesses—Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance—which will collectively be referred to as Markel Insurance. This leadership transition is part of a broader effort to sharpen the company's customer focus by empowering each of their teams to serve the distinct needs of their respective markets—an approach that propelled Markel's growth from a small U.S. insurer when it went public in 1986 to a global specialty insurance lea
RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today that Anthony F. (Tony) Markel, Vice Chairman of the Board, informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in May. Mr. Markel will retire as a director of the company at the end of the meeting, at which time he will assume the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Markel Group also announced the appointment of Jon Michael to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2025. Mr. Michael is a proven specialty insur
RICHMOND, Va., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), announced today that Nan Fine was promoted to Managing Director, Casualty, Southeast Region, Markel Specialty, and Hillary Warren has been appointed as Manager for Commercial Wholesale Excess Casualty, Southeast Region, strengthening the alignment of Markel Specialty's Excess Casualty team in the region. In her new role, Fine will provide strategic oversight to casualty lines, including Healthcare Risk Solutions, Primary Casualty, and Excess Casualty, which will n
LONDON, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Dean Johnson has been appointed to the role of Senior Underwriter, Transport and Logistics, effective immediately. Based in London, Johnson will be focused on driving the profitable expansion of the Transport and Logistics portfolio by underwriting liability and property package policies for the ports, terminals and marine trades industries, as well as cargo liabilities and marine professional indemnity, globally. He will work closely with the team to
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc.'s (NYSE:MKL) focus on a zealous pursuit of excellence has been a key to its success. As a result of that focus, the Company has delivered total shareholder returns of over 20,000% since our initial public offering in 1986, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 15% and a performance in the very top tier of public companies over that time period. A few years ago, we entered a pivotal period of transition that would shape the future of our company. While we made progress during that time, we also faced our sh
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. "In 2024, we exceeded our target with strong returns from our public equity portfolio, continued growth in Ventures, and notable performance in many areas of our insurance business, all while staying true to our values and striving for excellence," said Tom Gayner, Chief Executive Officer of Markel Group. "Over the past two years, Markel Group has made significant strides in improving accountability, capital allocation, and leaders
Specialty insurer also planning to migrate Guidewire BillingCenter to the cloud; selects Guidewire ClaimCenter for its International Wholesale operation RICHMOND, Va. and SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), and Guidewire (NYSE:GWRE) announced that Markel successfully migrated Guidewire ClaimCenter from an on-premise environment to Guidewire Cloud to power and simplify its claims and IT operations. The company implemented ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud for its specialty lines of business across its US operations. Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting Global Strategic member PwC led the implementation project. Mar
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to better serve its clients, Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), announced today that it will streamline its US professional liability products into four separate pillars effective immediately. These pillars will consist of management liability, errors and omissions (E&O), cyber, and financial institutions. As part of this realignment, Markel will move its access point for Public Directors & Officers (D&O) and large financial institutions coverage to the company's Bermuda Professional Li
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 6, 2025 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly and year-end 2024 results and business developments. Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call via live webcast at ir.mklgroup.com. The call may be accessed telephonically by dialing (888) 660-9916 in the U.S., or +1 (646) 960-0452 internationally, and providing Conference ID: 4614568. A replay of the call will be available on our website approxima
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TD Cowen downgraded Markel Group from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $1,836.00 from $1,986.00 previously
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Markel Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $1,986.00
Janney downgraded Markel Group from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $1,600.00
Jefferies downgraded Markel Group from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $1,500.00 from $1,680.00 previously
RBC Capital Mkts downgraded Markel Group from Outperform to Sector Perform and set a new price target of $1,475.00
Citigroup initiated coverage of Markel Group with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $1,275.00
Jefferies initiated coverage of Markel Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $1,750.00
Janney initiated coverage of Markel Corp with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $1,550.00
Truist Securities reiterated coverage of Markel with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $1,400.00 from $1,350.00 previously
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of Markel with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $1,550.00 from $1,450.00 previously
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. "In 2024, we exceeded our target with strong returns from our public equity portfolio, continued growth in Ventures, and notable performance in many areas of our insurance business, all while staying true to our values and striving for excellence," said Tom Gayner, Chief Executive Officer of Markel Group. "Over the past two years, Markel Group has made significant strides in improving accountability, capital allocation, and leaders
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 6, 2025 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly and year-end 2024 results and business developments. Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call via live webcast at ir.mklgroup.com. The call may be accessed telephonically by dialing (888) 660-9916 in the U.S., or +1 (646) 960-0452 internationally, and providing Conference ID: 4614568. A replay of the call will be available on our website approxima
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The Company also announced today it filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Markel Group aspires to build one of the world's great companies and deploys three financial engines in pursuit of this goal: Insurance, Investments and Markel Ventures. "We've consistently emphasized the value of our family of businesses that have found a home under the Markel Group umbrella. The results of 2024 so far underscore that benefit. Many of our businesses performed exceptionally, others made solid imp
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, October 31, 2024 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly results and business developments. Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call via live webcast at ir.mklgroup.com. The call may be accessed telephonically by dialing (800) 715-9871 in the U.S., or +1 (646) 307-1963 internationally, and providing Conference ID: 4614568. A replay of the call will be available on our website approximately one hour after
RICHMOND, Va., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The Company also announced today it filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Markel Group aspires to build one of the world's great companies and deploys three financial engines in pursuit of this goal: Insurance, Investments and Markel Ventures. "Our Insurance engine continued to make steady progress in the second quarter," said Tom Gayner, Chief Executive Officer. "Insurance results included notably strong performance in our international operations, and it is encouraging to see that the co
RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 1, 2024 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly results and business developments. Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call via live webcast at ir.mklgroup.com. The call may be accessed telephonically by dialing (888) 660-9916 in the U.S., or (646) 960-0452 internationally, and providing Conference ID: 4614568. A replay of the call will be available on our website approximately one hour after the
AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of "bbb+" to $600 million of 6.00% senior unsecured notes due 2054 issued by Markel Group Inc. (Markel) (Glen Allen, VA) (NYSE:MKL). The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable. The debt will rank equally in right of payment with the company's outstanding senior unsecured notes. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption of Markel's $600 million of Series A 6.00% preferred shares that will be callable in June 2025. The assignment of the Long-Term IR considers the rating profile of Markel's principal insurance subsidiary units, as well as the parent company'
RICHMOND, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The Company also announced today it filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Markel Group aspires to build one of the world's great companies and deploys three financial engines in pursuit of this goal: Insurance, Investments and Markel Ventures. "We are pleased with the overall performance of our businesses as we start the year," said Tom Gayner, Chief Executive Officer. "Our insurance team grew the top line year over year, and both operating income and the combined ratio improved significantl
RICHMOND, Va., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 2, 2024 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly results and business developments. Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call via live webcast at ir.mklgroup.com. The call may be accessed telephonically by dialing (888) 660-9916 in the U.S., or (646) 960-0452 internationally, and providing Conference ID: 4614568. A replay of the call will be available on our website approximately one hour after the co
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023. "We enjoyed excellent returns in 2023 from Markel Ventures, our investment operations, and many portions of our insurance business," said Thomas S. Gayner, Chief Executive Officer. "While we remain focused on some areas of improvement for our insurance operations, our three-engine system continues to drive profitable growth. Strong operating cash flows from each of our insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures engines can now be reinvested to continue growing shareholder value." This table presents summary financial data for 2023 and 2022. Gen
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RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today that Simon Wilson, currently President of Markel International, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company's three primary underwriting businesses—Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance—which will collectively be referred to as Markel Insurance. This leadership transition is part of a broader effort to sharpen the company's customer focus by empowering each of their teams to serve the distinct needs of their respective markets—an approach that propelled Markel's growth from a small U.S. insurer when it went public in 1986 to a global specialty insurance lea
RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announced today that Anthony F. (Tony) Markel, Vice Chairman of the Board, informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in May. Mr. Markel will retire as a director of the company at the end of the meeting, at which time he will assume the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Markel Group also announced the appointment of Jon Michael to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2025. Mr. Michael is a proven specialty insur
LONDON, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Dean Johnson has been appointed to the role of Senior Underwriter, Transport and Logistics, effective immediately. Based in London, Johnson will be focused on driving the profitable expansion of the Transport and Logistics portfolio by underwriting liability and property package policies for the ports, terminals and marine trades industries, as well as cargo liabilities and marine professional indemnity, globally. He will work closely with the team to
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), has announced the appointment of Scott Jordan as Claims Manager, Casualty – Australia. Scott joins Markel after more than 12 years at Chubb, where he was most recently Team Leader of Casualty Claims. He has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance claims industry in the UK and Australia, where he has managed claims across all lines of business at companies including RBS Insurance, Marsh McLennan, and NFU Mutual. Scott is an industry leader in the C
LONDON, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Grant Smith is to head up its Transport and Logistics team, with immediate effect. In his expanded role, Smith will be responsible for defining the underwriting strategy for the Transport and Logistics team, centered on driving sustainable, profitable growth. Smith will also be tasked with expanding market share, driving product development and further establishing Markel as a market leader in transport and logistics. Smith takes on his new role in ad
LONDON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of David Pressman as Senior Underwriter – Marine Cargo, with immediate effect. Pressman will support the profitable expansion of Markel's Marine Cargo portfolio in London, by servicing new and renewal business as well as fostering strong relationships with broker partners, ensuring high service levels are maintained. He will also be responsible for identifying new areas to scale further profitable growth and supporting members in the Marin
LONDON, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that it has appointed Dena Furmanek as Senior Underwriter – Fine Art, North America, with immediate effect. Furmanek will support the profitable expansion of Markel's North American Fine Art book, as part of the insurer's strategic growth plans for its International Marine & Energy division. In her new role, she will be responsible for underwriting and servicing new and renewal business and developing closer relationships with clients and brokers across t
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), announced today that Jim Hinchley has been named Chief Retail Officer for Markel's Specialty division. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Markel's overall retail strategy, driving profitable growth in existing business, and addressing new areas for expanded growth within the retail channel. "We are excited to welcome Jim to Markel to oversee the strategic direction of our retail business," said Alex Martin, President, Markel Specialty. "Jim's broad-r
LONDON, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Stacey Hinton as Senior Underwriter, Head of Jewellers Block, Specie, with immediate effect. In her new role, Hinton will be responsible for driving the profitable growth of Markel's international Jewellers Block portfolio and developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients. She will also work closely with the wider specie team, actuarial and other parts of the business to implement the Jewellers Block underwriting str
SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), is pleased to announce the appointment of April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk (PFR) & Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions in Asia. This strategic hire is integral to advancing Markel's profile and reinforcing its leadership position in the PFR sector. In her new role, Tam will be instrumental in strengthening Markel's Financial Institutions proposition in Asia. Working in collaboration with the regional underwriting team across Asia, Tam