Markel Corp. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Markel Corp.

Markel Corp. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Markel Corp.
Published Sep 04, 2012
7138 words — Published Sep 04, 2012
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Abstract:

Diverse and niche insurance product offering has allowed Markel to maintain a sustainable competitive position Superior operating performance versus peers as represented by its historical lower loss ratios Strong liquidity and financial flexibility profile given diversified sources available to the company Manageable integration and performance risks inherent in recent insurance acquisitions Weaker economic environment can negatively influence the revenues and profitability of its noninsurance investment portfolio Susceptibility to volatile operating performance following outsize catastrophe events Higher asset allocation to equities with concentrations in financial services sector versus its peers' Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' ratings on Markel Corp. reflect the company's strong competitive position in the excess and surplus and specialty lines of business, as well as its strong capital,

  
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RESEARCH Markel Corp. Publication date: 04-Sep-2012 Primary Credit Analyst: Marc Cohen, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-2031; marc_cohen@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Patricia A Kwan, New York (1) 212-438-6256; patricia_kwan@standardandpoors.com...

  
Report Type:

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Ticker
MKL
Issuer
Markel Corp. (Unsolicited Ratings)
GICS
Property & Casualty Insurance (40301040)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
United States
Region
United States
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