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Markel Corporation

Type: Company

Name: Markel Corporation

Nationality: United States

Web Address: http://www.markelcorp.com/

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet for Markel Corporation

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Berkshire Hathaway Inc

The World?s Mini-Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)s

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) has been one of the best investing success stories of the past half-century. Under Buffett’s leadership, the textile manufacturer turned insurance company turned investment vehicle has made many people ... [Published InsiderMonkey.com - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Power Corp of Canada, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, New York Stock Exchange

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Markel Corporation (MKL), Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI): Redmond Asset Management’s 5 Biggest First Quarter Bets

Editor’s Note: Related tickers: Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL), Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), 3M Co (NYSE:MMM), Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRAA)Redmond Asset Management, founded by Scott ... [Published InsiderMonkey.com - May 17 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Barrett Business Services Inc, Asset Management

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Markel Q1 net income up

Markel Corporation, a financial holding company, has reported a net income to the shareholders of $88.90 million, or $9.50 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $57.25 million, or $5.92 per diluted share, for the same ... [Published Individual.com - May 17 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Underwriting, Alan Kirshner

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Payroll Data Processing announces their 12th ‘pay as you go” carrier with FirstComp

“We are excited to add FirstComp to one of our many carriers we service pay as you go workers compensation” explains David Volpi, President of PDP. “Having FirstComp allows us to expand the network of carriers that offer this cash management tool; whereby ... [Published Digital Journal - May 17 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Kevin Maas, Underwriting

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

DuPont - E I du Pont de Nemours & Co

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Do you like to follow smart money buying trends? If so, you may be interested in our list of undervalued stocks with strong sources of profitability that are currently favored by institutional investors.We began with a universe of stocks that appear undervalued ... [Published Seeking Alpha - May 15 2013]

Entities: DuPont - E I du Pont de Nemours & Co, Hedge Fund, Corporate Office Properties Trust, Markel Corporation

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 2 reports

UnitedHealth Group Inc

Markel's Tom Gayner Buys Buys UnitedHealth, Liberty Media, Google, Moody's, MasterCard

Markel Corp (MKL) CIO Tom Gayner just reported first quarter portfolio. Usually he has a low turnover with his portfolio. But over the last quarter he bought a lot of new stocks in health care and technology. He buys UnitedHealth Group, Liberty Media, ... [Published Forbes.com - May 10 2013]

Entities: UnitedHealth Group Inc, Liberty Media Corporation, FactSet Research Systems Inc, WellPoint Inc

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Markel Corporation

Form 4 MARKEL CORP For: May 03 Filed by: MARKEL ANTHONY F

StreetInsider.com - Form 4 MARKEL CORP For: May 03 Filed by: MARKEL ANTHONY F ... [Published Street Insider - May 06 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Markel completes acquisition of Alterra acquisition

Markel Corporation, a US based financial holding company, has completed purchasing Bermuda-based Alterra Capital in a deal valued at nearly $3.13bn in a cash and stock deal.Originally signed on 19 December 2012, the transaction was completed following ... [Published Insurance Business Review - May 03 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Acquisition, Alan Kirshner

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Markel unveils new units following Alterra deal

Markel Corporation has revealed plans to launch two new businesses following its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings, which secured regulatory approval yesterday (May 1).Markel Global Insurance will service large commercial accounts while Markel Global ... [Published Intelligent Insurer - May 02 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Underwriting, Markel International, Global Insurance Ltd.

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 2 reports

Markel Corp Announces Completion Of Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd Acquisition

Markel Corporation (Markel) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. The closing follows receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and votes in favor of the transaction by the shareholders of the two companies ... [Published Reuters - May 01 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd, Acquisition

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 6 reports

ALTERRA CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD: Markel Announces Completion Of Alterra Acquisition

/PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation ("Markel") (NYSE: MKL) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited ("Alterra") (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH). The closing follows receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals ... [Published 4 Traders - May 01 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd, Underwriting

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

Markel Earnings: Here’s Why Investors are Ambivalent Now

Markel Corp. ( NYSE:MKL ) delivered a profit and beat Wall Street’s expectations, AND beat the revenue expectation. The revenue beat is a positive sign to shareholders seeking high growth out of the company.Markets are at 5-year highs! Discover the best ... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Markel Corporation, Acquisition, Underwriting, Alan Kirshner, Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd

Quotes

...59 million, compared to $529.60 million for the same quarter ended March 31, 2012. Alan Kirshner, chairman and CEO, said: "We are off to an excellent start in 2013. Strong underwriting results for the quarter reflect our long-term focus on underwriting discipline. Premium volume has benefited from both acquisitions and organic growth. Our 2012 acquisition of Thomco and the addition of the Hagerty business in 2013 contributed to a 15% increase in gross premium volume for the quarter."

Markel Q1 net income up [Published Individual.com - May 17 2013]

...with Markel will create a strong company in global specialty insurance and investments, which will also be beneficial for all of its stakeholders. "With our enhanced scale, approximately $23 billion in combined assets and $6 billion in shareholders equity, we believe we will be well positioned to take advantage of a wide range of profitable opportunities in insurance and investments" Kirshner added...

Markel completes acquisition of Alterra acquisition [Published Insurance Business Review - May 03 2013]

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Markel Corporation Conference Call: Tom Gayner Still Finding Value [Published Value Walk - May 02 2013]

...company's press release, Markel's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Kirshner provided customers and investors a broader view of the deal: "The combination of Alterra with$ Markel$ will create a strong company in global specialty insurance and investments, with a demonstrated track record of underwriting discipline in niche market segments and proven asset management strengths that should benefit all our stakeholders."

Markel Completes Alterra Acquisition [Published Motley Fool - May 02 2013]

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Markel Earnings: Here’s Why Investors are Ambiv... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 30 2013] Markel Corp. ( NYSE:MKL ) delivered a profit and beat Wall Street’s expectations, AND beat the revenue expectation. The revenue beat is a positive sign to shareholders seeking high growth out of the company.Markets are at 5-year highs! Discover the best ...
Markel Earnings: Here’s Why Investors are Ambiv... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 30 2013] Markel Corp. ( NYSE:MKL ) delivered a profit and beat Wall Street’s expectations, AND beat the revenue expectation. The revenue beat is a positive sign to shareholders seeking high growth out of the company. Markets are at 5-year highs! Discover the ...
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