Markel Group

MKL

Market cap $22.2B

LONDON, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Dan McCarthy as Managing Director of its newly structured Marine, Energy and Construction division in its London Market business.  The appointment forms part of Markel International's continued evolution of its London Market business, creating a clearer, more scalable Marine, Energy and Construction structure that supports sustainable growth and makes it easier for brokers to access specialist underwriting expertise.

Markel trades at multiyear lows relative to book value despite resilient book value growth and improving investment income. MKL's underwriting issues, notably adverse reserve development, have largely been addressed, with combined ratios improving from 98% to 94%. Investment income and gross premium volume are rising, positioning MKL for 13%+ average annual intrinsic value growth.

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LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Sebastian Rice to Head of Global Development – Trade Credit, effective immediately.  Reporting to Phil Amlot, Global Head of Trade Credit – International, Rice will work closely with him to drive innovative, solution-led underwriting and develop bespoke offerings that respond to evolving market conditions and client needs across Markel's global hubs.

MKL boosts AI-powered underwriting in Canada with hyperexponential, replacing spreadsheets with a centralized pricing platform.

RICHMOND, Va., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced an expansion of its professional liability offerings for insurance protection against fast-evolving creative, digital and professional risks.

TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Markel International partners with hyperexponential to modernize rating, underwriting workflows and integration across its Canadian business.

RICHMOND, Va., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today the appointment of Raphael Da Costa to lead its U.S. cyber and tech E&O portfolio.

MKL swings to a steep Q1 loss as $728M investment losses and weaker premiums overshadow higher investment income and lower expenses.