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Markel Corporation Company Profile
Have you ever thought about who insures the manicurist or an antique motorcycle? Markel Corporation takes on the risks its competition won't touch, from amusement parks to thoroughbred horses and summer camps. Coverage is also available for one-time events, such as golf tournaments and auto races. Markel's commercial excess and surplus subsidiaries include Essex Insurance and Markel Shand Professional/Products Liability, while its specialty admitted segment includes Markel Insurance, which covers groups ranging from martial arts schools to dude ranches. Markel International provides specialty insurance internationally from its base in the UK.
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Contact Information
Address: 4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
Glen Allen, VA 23060-6148
Phone:804-747-0136
Fax:804-965-1600
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):1898.30 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-23.60%)
Employees (2008):2,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):0.00%
Key People
Chairman and CEO: Alan I. Kirshner
President and COO: Paul W. Springman
SVP and CFO: Richard R. Whitt III
Industry Information
Sector: Financial
Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance
Top Competitors
The Chubb Corporation (cb)
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