Markel Group
About: Markel's primary business is property and casualty insurance. The company focuses primarily on specialty lines, ranging from areas such as executive liability to commercial equine insurance. The acquisition of Alterra in 2013 added substantial reinsurance operations, which now account for a little over 10% of premiums. The company uses capital generated by its insurance operations to buy noninsurance operations in diverse areas, such as bakery equipment manufacturing and residential homebuilding.
Employees: 22,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
48% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $101M | Put options by funds: $68M
46% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 89 | Existing positions closed: 61
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.1B [Q4 2024] → $18.7B (+$1.54B) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 43 [Q4 2024] → 44 (+1) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 813 [Q4 2024] → 827 (+14) [Q1 2025]
0.8% more ownership
Funds ownership: 77.46% [Q4 2024] → 78.26% (+0.8%) [Q1 2025]
9% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 269 | Existing positions reduced: 294
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MKL.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 11 articles about MKL published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 hours ago
MKL Stock Trading at a Discount to Industry at 1.53X: Time to Hold?
Markel Group is set to grow on rate increases, strategic buyouts, new business volume, solid capital position and prudent capital deployment.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Here's Why Markel Group (MKL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Markel appoints new Senior Underwriter in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Joanna Quigan as Senior Underwriter, Professional and Financial Risks (PFR) in Melbourne, with immediate effect. In her new role, Quigan will be responsible for developing and managing underwriting strategies for renewing and new business within Markel's Professional and Financial Risks book of business in Australia, with a particular focus on Professional Indemnity.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Markel International appoints Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer - Malaysia
SINGAPORE , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer - Malaysia, marking a significant step in the company's expansion plans in Malaysia. In her new role, Kaur will be responsible for scaling Markel's operations in Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant economies with an established specialty insurance market.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Better Growth Stock: Markel vs. Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.22%) (BRK.B 0.04%), the company he runs, hold a special place in Wall Street history because of the incredible returns provided to investors. But change is in the air now that Buffett is set to retire.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Why Is Everyone Talking About Markel Group Stock?
Markel Group Inc. (MKL 1.69%) may not be a household name, but it has been well regarded by a small group of investors due to its sustainable long-term track record. In the last five years alone, the stock has delivered a solid 125% (as of writing).
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Markel International appoints Collin Sim as first Casualty Underwriter in Singapore
SINGAPORE , June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter, marking the establishment of the company's first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore. In her new role, Sim will be responsible for developing Markel's Casualty presence in Southeast Asia and the broader Asian market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why Markel Group (MKL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
86% of Shoppers Ditch Name Brands for Private Label as Prices Climb, RDSolutions Survey Finds
New data shows consumers increasingly switching stores, brands, and buying habits amid inflation and tariff concerns GLEN ALLEN, Va. , June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As grocery prices continue to rise, a new national survey by RDSolutions reveals that 86% of U.S. shoppers have switched to private label products for at least some of the items they regularly purchase—underscoring growing price sensitivity amid inflation and looming global tariffs.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Markel Insurance announces new leadership appointments within its US Wholesale and Specialty division
RICHMOND, Va. , June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today new leadership appointments within its US Wholesale and Specialty division as part of a strategic regional realignment designed to better serve the distinct needs of its wholesale and retail distribution channels.
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