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Current Markel Corporation (MKL) Stock Price: $404.32

Financial information

Markel International is part of Markel Corporation, a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (MKL).

Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, it provides high-quality products and excellent customer service to ensure the strength, stability and reputation of the Markel name.

Our financial goals are to build shareholder value by earning consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns. As a measure of our commitment to the success of the company, Markel employees are significant owners in Markel stock.
 

Highlights from 2010

  • Fifth consecutive year of underwriting profit despite soft insurance market
  • Strong investment performance with a taxable equivalent total investment return of 8% driven by a 21% return on equities
  • Book value per share increased to $326.36, representing a compound annual growth rate for the one-year and five-year periods of 16% and 13% respectively
  • Acquired Aspen Holdings, Inc and added workers' compensation insurance to our product offerings
  • Revenue from Markel Ventures exceeded $165 million, and we acquired three new businesses in 2010
     

Key contacts

Andy Davies
Finance director
T:  +44 207 953 6400
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