Overview
Markel Group Inc. is a global specialty insurance holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1930 by Samuel A. Markel as the Mutual Casualty Company in Norfolk, Virginia, Markel began by insuring the emerging motorized transportation industry and has grown into a diversified specialty insurer operating across three segments: Insurance, Investments, and Ventures. Markel's insurance operations underwrite complex and hard-to-place risks across specialty, professional liability, marine, and personal lines globally. The company reported total operating revenue of USD 16.62B in 2024.
At a Glance
- Founded
- 1930
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Employees
- 20,000+
Category & Focus
- Category
- Specialty Insurance
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Last updated: 2026-06-03