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Current Markel Corporation (MKL) Stock Price: $409.03

Financial information

Markel International is a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, which has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1986.

Markel Corporation underwrites specialty insurance in a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, and across all its operating regions in North America and worldwide, Markel provides high-quality products backed by superior customer service and financial stability.

Markel's financial goals are to build shareholder value by earning consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns.

Markel employees are significant owners of Markel stock, strengthening the company's commitment to success and high performance. 

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:  020 7953 6400
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Annual reports

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Markel International
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