Markel to Discuss 2d Quarter Results in Aug. 2 Call

Markel Corporation in Richmond, Va. said it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 beginning at 10:30 am (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) to discuss quarterly results.

Investors, analysts and the general public may also listen to the call over the Internet through Markel Corporation’s corporate web site, www.markelcorp.com. A replay of the call will be available on this web site until August 11, 2006.

Source: Markel