Latest Markel Headlines
All the headlines from our Markel Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Best Upgrades Markel Int’l, Lloyd’s Syndicate 3000 Ratings to ‘A-‘
Jul 1 2003 // A.M. Best Co. announced that it has upgraded the financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Very Good) of the U.K.-basedarkel International Insurance Company Ltd (MIIC), has also assigned a Best’s...
Private Schools
Jun 23 2003 // Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, announced the expansion of its coverage of private schools. Long in the business of providing insurance for Montessori and K-8 private...
Markel Corp. Expands Product Offerings
Jun 19 2003 // Markel Corp. announced plans to significantly expand its product offerings by creating a business platform to be headed by Roger Greiner, formerly president of Aegean Managers, Inc. The new platform will concentrate on the...
International Marine Insurance Services, Markel American Partner a Program for World Cruisers
Jun 17 2003 // International Marine Insurance Services (IMIS) and Markel American Insurance Company have partnered to establish The JacklineSM Insurance Program for world cruisers. Much like the safety gear after which it is named, this...
Markel Teams Up with Water Warriors for Charity
May 30 2003 // Markel American Insurance Company (rated “A X” by A.M. Best) is teaming up with Water Warriors to support Special Olympics. Water Warriors is an organization that operates as a branch of Special Olympics...
S&P’s Withdraws Markel Corp. Units Ratings
May 14 2003 // Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ‘A-‘ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Markel Corp.’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries and its ‘BBB-‘ counterparty credit and...
Markel Outlook Positive
May 5 2003 // S&P’s revised its outlook on Markel Corp., Markel International Insurance Co. Ltd., and Markel’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries to positive from stable because of the historically strong underwriting results...
Markel Outlook Positive
May 5 2003 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services revised its outlook on Markel Corp., Markel International Insurance Co. Ltd., and Markel’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries to positive from stable because of the historically...
Markel Corp. Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Positive
Apr 18 2003 // Standard & Poor’s has revised its outlook on Markel Corp. (Markel), Markel International Insurance Co. Ltd., and Markel’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries to positive from negative because of the historically...
Markel Co. Expands Private School Coverage
Apr 15 2003 // Markel Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, announced the expansion of its coverage of private schools. Long in the business of providing insurance for Montessori and K-8 private schools, Markel has...
Markel American Insurance Co. Unveils Sponsorship for Formula Racing
Feb 20 2003 // Markel American Insurance Company announced its sponsorship of Formula Racing in 2003. In addition to the sponsorship, Markel American’s Marine Division and Formula enjoy a newly enhanced relationship. Formula owners...
Markel Announces New Unit and Appointment of John Latham
Nov 13 2002 // Markel Corporation announced plans for the formation of a new United States operating unit to be headed by John Latham, most recently, president of the Colony Insurance Group. This new underwriting division will be...
Markel International Selects Sagent for Strategic Data integration Platform
Oct 2 2002 // Markel International has selected Sagent’s “Ease-of-Use” to provide a new enterprise-wide data integration platform. Sagent’s announcement indicated that “Markel’s business success is...
Markel Corp. Promotes Springman to Executive VP
Aug 12 2002 // Markel Corporation promoted Paul Springman to executive vice president. In his new role, Springman will assist Anthony Markel, president, in overseeing corporate operations, including North American and International...
Markel Purchases Yacht Renewal Business from Fireman’s Fund Co.
Jun 18 2002 // Wisconsin-based Markel American Insurance Company (rated “A X” by A.M. Best) and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company have entered into an agreement wherein Markel will acquire the rights to Fireman’s...
Camps Can Be Overnight Success for Experienced Insurers
May 27 2002 // By and large, camp insurance is following most commercial insurance in that it is more expensive,” according to Ron Norton, a sales executive with Indiana-based K&K Insurance. While prices generally have been on...
Camps Can Be Overnight Success for Experienced Insurers
May 27 2002 // By and large, camp insurance is following most commercial insurance in that it is more expensive,” according to Ron Norton, a sales executive with Indiana-based K&K Insurance. While prices generally have been on...
Fitch Puts Markel Corp. on Rating Watch Negative
Sep 24 2001 // Fitch placed the ratings of Markel Corporation on Rating Watch Negative. The rating action reflects Fitch’s concerns that losses from the terrorists attacks in the U.S. recently as a percent of capital may ultimately...
Markel on CreditWatch Negative
Feb 12 2001 // The ratings on Markel Corp. and related entities were placed on CreditWatch with negative implications by S&P, which cited concerns about prospective earnings, capitalization and leverage at the holding company,...
Markel to Pay Debt With Stock
Jan 29 2001 // Markel Corp. will offer about 16 percent of its common stock to pay off outstanding debts. The company plans to sell 1.2 million shares, including 321,000 shares being sold under the company’s previously filed shelf...
