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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   02/03/10 Markel Reports 2009 Financial Results RICHMOND, Va., Feb 03, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) reported diluted net income per share of $20.52 for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to diluted net loss per share of $5.95 for 2008. The 2009 combined ratio was 95% compared to 99% in 2008. Book value per common share outstanding increased 27% to $282.55 at December 31, 2009 from $222.20 at December 31, 2008. Over the five-year period ended December 31, 2009, compound annual growth in book value p...  01/29/10 Markel Announces Conference Call Date and Time RICHMOND, Va., Jan 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 4, 2010 beginning at 10:30 am (Eastern Standard Time) to discuss quarterly and year-end 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 February 15, 2010, should contact Markel's Investor Rela...  01/11/10 Markel Appoints John Latham Managing Director, Regional Wholesale Operations RICHMOND, Va., Jan 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that it has promoted John K. Latham to managing director, regional wholesale operations. John will oversee Markel's regional offices located in Virginia, Texas, Arizona, California, Illinois and New Jersey. In addition to his new role, he will continue to oversee the Southeast Region headquartered in Richmond, VA. Mr. Latham has 43 years of experience in the insurance industry and he has been ...  12/22/09 Markel Corporation Announces Resignation of Paul W. Springman RICHMOND, Va., Dec 22, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Paul W. Springman, who has been on a leave of absence since late October, has resigned as the corporation's President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2010 to pursue other interests. Alan I. Kirshner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "We appreciate the contributions Paul Springman has made in over 25 years of service to Markel and wish him well in his ...