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Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, we seek to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that we remain a market leader. Our financial goals are to earn consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value.

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Date Title   05/01/13 Markel Announces Completion Of Alterra Acquisition RICHMOND, Va., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation ("Markel") (NYSE: MKL) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited ("Alterra") (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH).  The closing follows receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and votes in favor of the transaction by the shareholders of the two companies in February. Alan I. Kirshner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Markel, commented:  "As we have said from the outset, we believ...  04/30/13 Markel Reports First Quarter 2013 Results RICHMOND, Va., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) reported diluted net income per share of $9.50 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $5.92 for the first quarter of 2012.  The results for the first quarter of 2013 reflect more favorable underwriting results compared to the same period of 2012.  The combined ratio for the first quarter of 2013 was 91% compared to 100% for the first quarter of 2012.  The combined ratio for the first quarter of 2012 included ...  04/24/13 Markel Announces Conference Call Date and Time RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2013-- Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss quarterly results and business developments. Any person interested in listening to the call or a replay of the call, which will be available from approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until May 13, 2013, should contact Marke...  03/21/13 Markel Promotes Mike Scyphers to Chief Information Officer RICHMOND, Va., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Mike Scyphers has been promoted to Chief Information Officer. Mike is an information technology industry veteran with 23 years of experience who has been employed with Markel since 2009. Since joining Markel, Mike has served as technology lead for Markel Wholesale. He reports to Brad Kiscaden, Executive Vice President - Actuarial, IT & Information Management, and is based in Richmond. "Mik...