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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   11/04/08 Markel Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) reported diluted net loss per share of $14.46 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared to diluted net income per share of $9.26 for the third quarter of 2007. Diluted net loss per share was $2.63 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to diluted net income per share of $31.28 for the same period of 2007. The results for both periods of 2008 reflect lower investment returns and less ...  10/29/08 Markel Announces Conference Call Date and Time RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2008--Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 beginning at 10:30 am (Eastern Standard 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 November 15, 2008, should contact Markel's Investor Relations De...  10/09/08 Markel Comments on Third Quarter Hurricane and Investment Losses RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) reported today that it estimates net losses, including reinstatement premiums, from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike will range from $100 million to $125 million on a pre-tax basis, which will add approximately 5 to 6 points to the Company's annual combined ratio. The Company's estimate of hurricane losses is based on claims received to date and detailed policy level reviews. The Company's estimate is preliminary ...  08/04/08 Markel Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month Results RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) reported diluted net income per share of $8.29 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 compared to $12.15 for the second quarter of 2007. Diluted net income per share was $11.69 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $22.02 for the same period of 2007. The combined ratio for the second quarter of 2008 was 95% compared to 89% for the second quarter of 2007. The combined ratio was 93% for the six mont...