Markel's primary business is property and casualty insurance. The company focuses primarily on specialty lines, ranging from areas such as executive liability to commercial equine insurance. The acquisition of Alterra in 2013 added substantial reinsurance operations, which now account for a little over 10% of premiums. The company uses capital generated by its insurance operations to buy noninsurance operations in diverse areas, such as bakery equipment manufacturing and residential homebuilding.
Operator of a financial services and insurance group. The company offers commercial & personal lines insurance solutions such as surety, fidelty and fiduciary bonds, insurance and other financial services to a diverse group of clients.
Operator of a full-service insurance brokerage company intended to offer strategic plans for continuous growth and personalized service for all clients in a supportive environment. The company offers a broad array of property, casualty, life, health and investment insurance products and services.
Provider of insurance brokerage services intended for agriculture, aviation, construction, energy and financial industries. The company offers property and casualty insurance by distributing diversified insurance products and services such as risk management services, employee benefits, life insurance, retirement and savings programs, thereby enabling clients to maximize the value and utility of insurance, risk management and employee benefits programs.