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Summary: Markel Corp. And Subsidiaries

Published Sep 08, 2014

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Strong competitive position reflecting product and geographic diversification, and insurance and reinsurance offerings Operating performance in line with similarly rated insurance and reinsurance peers Larger insurance offering following acquisition of Alterra Extremely strong capital adequacy and earnings Moderate risk position in light of exposure to reinsurance segment Potential volatility in operating earnings and capital due to reinsurance and property catastrophe risk exposures Strong financial flexibility Adequate enterprise risk management (ERM) with strong risk controls Significant cash and liquid investments at the holding company The positive outlook on Markel Corp. reflects Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' opinion that the group's extremely strong financial risk profile and strong business risk profile, as well as the earnings and diversification benefits from its fully

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RESEARCH Summary: Markel Corp. And Subsidiaries Publication date: 08-Sep-2014 Primary Credit Analyst: Marc Cohen, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-2031; marc.cohen@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Sridhar Manyem, Hightstown (1) 212-438-3128;...

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Summary

Ticker

MKL

Issuer

Markel Corp.

GICS

Property & Casualty Insurance (40301040)

Sector

Global Issuers

Country

United States

Region

United States

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