Markel Group

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) is a diverse holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with a rich history dating back to 1930 when Sam Markel founded the company to insure jitney buses during the Great Depression. Today, Markel Group has grown into a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices across more than 20 countries, operating a wide range of businesses from specialty insurance to consumer products and industrial equipment.

At the core of Markel Group is Markel Insurance, which provides specialty insurance coverage and serves as the financial foundation supporting growth and investment across all subsidiaries. The company's structure is built for long-term success, combining diverse cash flows, financial conservatism, and empowered local leaders who maintain entrepreneurial spirit within their respective businesses. Guided by "The Markel Style" - a values statement emphasizing fairness, integrity, and lasting success - the company operates across four main segments: Markel Insurance, Industrial, Financial, and Consumer and Other businesses. The diverse portfolio includes everything from bakery equipment and houseplants to luxury handbags, homebuilding, manufactured housing communities, IT consulting, concierge healthcare, and international teacher sponsorship programs.