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Current Markel Corporation (MKL) Stock Price: $533.01

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 oeprating 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 2011

  • Comprehensive income to shareholders' of $252m despite a record level of catastrophe losses impacting the insurance industry.
  • Combined ratio of 102% and 94% excluding the impact of natural catastrophes.
  • Strong investment performance resulted in an investment return of $482m equivalent to a return of 6.7%.
  • Book value per share increased to $352.10, representing a compound annual growth rate for the one-year and five-year periods of 8% and 9% respectively.
  • Contined to grow our business with strategic acquisitions in both the insurance and non-insurance operations. 

Key contacts

Andy Davies
Finance director
T:  +44 207 953 6400
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