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Markel American Insurance Company



Incorporated in 1987, Markel American Insurance Company is an admitted carrier licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Located in Pewaukee, WI, we are a division of Markel Corporation.

Our Products
Powersports Products

  • Motorcycle
  • All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
  • Personal Watercraft

Specialty Marine

  • Watercraft - Nonstandard
  • High Performance Watercraft
  • Commercial Watercraft Rentals
  • Charter Boats
  • Commercial Fisherman
  • Excursion Boats

Preferred Marine

  • Preferred Yacht
  • Preferred Small Boat

Specialty Property

  • Mobile Home
  • Low Value Dwelling
  • Nonstandard Homeowner
  • Motorhome and Motorhome Rentals

Our Expertise
At Markel American we pride ourselves on having staff with a broad base of knowledge in the niche insurance markets we serve. We are avid motorcycle, ATV and boat enthusiasts. When it comes to claims, we believe our customers benefit when our claims professionals have hands-on experience. That's why one of our claims associates holds a Master OMC Mechanic designation while others come from dealership or marina backgrounds. Our focus on product knowledge allows us to provide claims service that is unsurpassed in the industry.

Our Experience
As part of Markel Corporation, Markel American offers long-term financial strength and stability. We consistently price and underwrite our programs to provide value to our customers while maintaining the financial security they need. This consistent approach promotes long-term availability and stability in products.

At Markel American, our philosophy of doing business is simple; we want to be fair and respectful to our fellow associates, producers and customers. We appreciate our business partners and strive for long term, mutually profitable relationships. We strive to continually enhance our products and our service so that our customers remain with us as long as they have the need for our specialty insurance products. At Markel American, we do our utmost to treat our customers and partners well and let them know how important they are to us. When in need of specialty personal lines or recreational commercial marine coverage, look to Markel American.