View Future GrowthMarkel Group 過去の業績過去 基準チェック /26Markel Groupは、平均年間4.3%の収益成長を遂げていますが、 Insurance業界の収益は、年間 成長しています。収益は、平均年間14.6% 8%収益成長率で 成長しています。 Markel Groupの自己資本利益率は9.8%であり、純利益率は10.9%です。主要情報4.35%収益成長率6.49%EPS成長率Insurance 業界の成長8.02%収益成長率7.97%株主資本利益率9.75%ネット・マージン10.91%前回の決算情報31 Mar 2026最近の業績更新Reported Earnings • Feb 05Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behindFull year 2025 results: EPS: US$170 (down from US$200 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$16.6b (flat on FY 2024). Net income: US$2.08b (down 20% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 13% (down from 16% in FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Reported Earnings • Oct 30Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$59.44 (down from US$66.40 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.37b (down 5.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$751.3m (down 13% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 17% (down from 19% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 74%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Reported Earnings • Jul 31Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$49.80 (up from US$18.66 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.60b (up 24% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$631.0m (up 159% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (up from 6.6% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 16%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 63%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Reported Earnings • May 04First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappointFirst quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$12.11 (down from US$75.56 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$3.40b (down 24% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$155.1m (down 84% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 22% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 53% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Reported Earnings • Feb 06Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: EPS: US$200 (up from US$147 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$16.6b (up 5.2% from FY 2023). Net income: US$2.60b (up 32% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 16% (up from 12% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 17%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Reported Earnings • Nov 01Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$66.40 (up from US$3.15 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.61b (up 37% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$862.4m (up US$820.4m from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 19% (up from 1.2% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 21%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 170%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.すべての更新を表示Recent updatesライブニュース • Jun 06Markel Group Faces AI Shift and Investor Pressure on Business Streamlining and Capital ReturnMarkel Insurance CEO Simon Wilson outlined a focus on deepening specialty insurance expertise, speeding up operations, and strengthening customer trust as key pillars for the group’s long-term direction. Wilson highlighted the growing role of AI in underwriting and operations, aiming to refine risk assessment and improve efficiency across the insurance platform. Activist investor JANA Partners called for Markel to divest its Markel Ventures segment and pursue a US$2b tender offer, arguing these moves could create additional value for shareholders, while an analyst reduced a price target by US$150 but maintained the broader investment thesis. The combination of management’s push into specialty lines and AI, alongside pressure from an activist investor to streamline the business and return capital, suggests a period where Markel’s portfolio mix and capital allocation may be in sharper focus. You should watch how Markel responds to JANA’s proposals and whether any changes are made to Markel Ventures or capital return plans, since these decisions may affect risk profile, earnings mix, and the potential volatility of the stock.Major Estimate Revision • Jun 05Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2026 has been updated. 2026 EPS estimate fell from US$159 to US$142. Revenue forecast unchanged from US$15.4b at last update. Net income forecast to shrink 1.0% next year vs 0.6% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target of US$2,005 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at US$1,819 over the past week.ナラティブの更新 • Jun 02MKL: AI And Specialty Focus Will Drive Upside Despite Governance PressureAnalysts have trimmed their price target on Markel Group by $150, pointing to recent research that reflects a more neutral stance on the stock while largely reaffirming key valuation inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Markel Group reflects a more neutral stance, with the trimmed price target largely reflecting updated assumptions rather than a wholesale change in thesis.Seeking Alpha • Jun 02Markel: Value Compounder At Multi-Year Valuation LowsSummary Markel trades at multiyear lows relative to book value despite resilient book value growth and improving investment income. MKL’s underwriting issues, notably adverse reserve development, have largely been addressed, with combined ratios improving from 98% to 94%. Investment income and gross premium volume are rising, positioning MKL for 13%+ average annual intrinsic value growth. At current price-to-book multiples, MKL offers attractive value for patient investors willing to tolerate underwriting volatility and conglomerate complexity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBoard Change • Jun 01Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 6 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Jon Michael was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.お知らせ • May 29Markel Group, Inc Appoints Danny O'donoghue as Head of Fine Art Specie, Effective May 27, 2026Markel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Danny O'Donoghue as head of Fine Art Specie. The appointment was effective May 27, 2026. The executive would be based in London. O'Donoghue would lead the strategic and sustainable expansion of Markel's Fine Art Specie portfolio to further solidify its market position in London.ナラティブの更新 • May 15MKL: Neutral Outlook Will Balance Governance Pressure With Ongoing Share RepurchasesAnalysts have trimmed their price target on Markel Group by about $64 to $2,005. This reflects updated assumptions around higher discount rates, a different revenue growth outlook, a slightly lower profit margin, and a modestly adjusted future P/E.お知らせ • May 01JANA Partners Sends Letter to Markel Group Board of DirectorsOn April 30, 2026, JANA Partners announced that it has sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Markel Group Inc. calling for a divestiture of Markel Ventures along with a $2 billion tender offer to repurchase shares ahead of such divestiture. In addition, JANA Partners letter highlights Company’s long-term underperformance versus peers, JANA argues the Ventures diversification has not delivered promised benefits, has diluted valuation, and has suppressed strategic interest in Markel’s insurance franchise. Further, JANA Partners stated that despite weak relative returns, management reportedly received maximum incentive payouts, which JANA questions given shareholder outcomes, and the letter asserts the board’s fiduciary duty to shareholders should take precedence over commitments to Ventures entrepreneurs’ forever home promises.お知らせ • Apr 29Markel Insurance Launches Digital Quote and Bind Solution for Special Events on Markel ConnectMarkel Insurance announced the launch of PlayMicro in Canada, a special events portal offering short-term coverage for sporting events, meetings, cultural and social gatherings, now available through its digital platform, Markel Connect. This launch strengthens the capabilities of Markel Connect and reflects Markel’s ongoing commitment to digital innovation and delivering efficient access to specialty solutions for brokers. PlayMicro supports a broad range of organized sport and fitness activities, including competitions, seasonal teams, tournaments, practices, camps, and related programs. The portal also provides short-term coverage for meetings, cultural gatherings, tradeshows, festivals, parades, theatre productions, fairs, fundraisers, private functions, and other events. Coverage is available for events where alcohol is served on premises. With minimum premiums starting at CAD 150, the product offers comprehensive general liability including participant and participant-to-participant liability (excluding products and completed operations). Available through Markel Connect in Canada (excluding Quebec at this time), brokers can quote, bind, and issue policies on a 24/7 basis, with instant decline notifications and rapid referral turnaround. The platform offers flexible limits, competitive pricing, no policy fees, and a 20% commission structure. The addition of PlayMicro to Markel Connect reflects Markel Canada’s ongoing investment in digital solutions that support broker workflows. The company continues to expand the platform’s capabilities, introduce new tools, and bring additional products online to improve efficiency and deliver value to broker partners. Brokers registered with Markel Connect can access PlayMicro immediately.ナラティブの更新 • Apr 28MKL: Future Outlook Will Weigh Neutral Rating Governance Changes And Ongoing BuybacksAnalysts have adjusted their price target on Markel Group to $2,069, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, and long term profit assumptions following recent research, including a resumed Neutral rating at Brean Capital and a $100 price target revision at Truist. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated US$2,069 price target and recent US$100 upward revision as better aligned with their view of Markel Group's fair value, given current assumptions on profitability and risk.ナラティブの更新 • Apr 13MKL: Future Outlook Will Weigh Buybacks Neutral Stance And Steady EarningsAnalysts have trimmed their Markel Group price target by about $16 to reflect slightly updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following recent research that includes a resumed Neutral rating and a separate $100 price target adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Markel Group highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with one set of analysts resuming coverage at Neutral and another adjusting the price target by about $100 based on updated assumptions.ナラティブの更新 • Mar 29MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Stable Earnings ExpectationsAnalysts have nudged their fair value target for Markel Group up by about $14 to $2,085, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower future P/E multiple, and recent Street research that includes a resumed Neutral rating and a $100 price target adjustment. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the resumed Neutral coverage as a sign that Markel Group remains investable, with fundamentals viewed as sufficiently stable to support updated fair value work.ナラティブの更新 • Mar 11MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Stable Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have increased their price target on Markel Group by $100, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, which they say support a fair value estimate of $2,071.75. Analyst Commentary Analysts updating their models around Markel Group are framing the new $2,071.75 fair value estimate in terms of how realistic the revised revenue, margin, and P/E assumptions look over time.お知らせ • Mar 11Markel Insurance Appoints Kristen Dardia as Head of Portfolio Analytics, Us & BermudaMarkel Insurance announced the appointment of Kristen Dardia as Head of Portfolio Analytics, US & Bermuda. In her role, Dardia will lead Markel's advanced analytics, technical pricing, and portfolio management capabilities across the US and Bermuda. Dardia brings nearly two decades of experience across actuarial science, analytics, and business strategy. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Analytics at Arch Insurance, where she led portfolio-level analytics, risk segmentation, and automation initiatives across a broad range of commercial lines. Her work supported profitable growth, strengthened underwriting practices, and embedded analytics into everyday business decisions. Dardia holds advanced degrees in statistics and business analytics and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Dardia will be based in New York. Effective date: March 10, 2026.お知らせ • Mar 09Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026. Location: university of richmonds robins center, 365 college road, richmond., virginia United Statesお知らせ • Feb 24Markel Group Inc. Announces Management Changes, Effective February 23, 2026Markel Group Inc. announced the appointments of Simon Wilson, CEO of Markel Insurance, and Andrew Crowley, President of Markel Ventures, as Executive Vice Presidents of Markel Group, in addition to their current responsibilities. Wilson and Crowley oversee Markel Group's insurance and non-insurance businesses, respectively, and their appointments highlight the critical role each plays in advancing the company's strategic and operational priorities. Both will report to Tom Gayner, CEO, Markel Group. Additionally, Amy McCann has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer, Markel Group, and she will also report to Tom Gayner. McCann has served as the General Counsel, Markel Ventures, a subsidiary of Markel Group, since 2022 and will retain these responsibilities. McCann joined the company in 2019 and in her expanded role, she will work closely with Gayner and the executive leadership team to oversee operations and organizational matters, ensuring alignment across Markel Group. With these appointments, Mike Heaton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving Markel Group. These changes are effective February 23, 2026.ナラティブの更新 • Feb 22MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Refined Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have lifted their price target on Markel Group by $100 to $2,071.75, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively support a slightly higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts argue that the refreshed fair value work supports the higher price target, with updated assumptions across revenue, margins and P/E bringing their framework closer to current market conditions.ナラティブの更新 • Feb 08MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Steady Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Markel Group higher from US$2,041.40 to US$2,064.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher fair value estimate of US$2,064.25 as consistent with refreshed assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins.New Risk • Feb 05New major risk - Revenue and earnings growthEarnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.2% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.Reported Earnings • Feb 05Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behindFull year 2025 results: EPS: US$170 (down from US$200 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$16.6b (flat on FY 2024). Net income: US$2.08b (down 20% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 13% (down from 16% in FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.ナラティブの更新 • Jan 25MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Completed Buybacks And Stable Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts now see fair value for Markel Group at about $2,041 per share, roughly $10 lower than before. This reflects slightly different views on revenue growth, profit margins and the forward P/E that feed into their updated price target work.ナラティブの更新 • Jan 10MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Steady Buybacks And Stable Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Markel Group at about $2,051, with only very small tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This reflects largely unchanged views on the stock’s risk and earnings power.ナラティブの更新 • Dec 24MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And 2025–2026 Earnings EstimatesAnalysts have modestly lifted their price target on Markel Group, with updated models incorporating 2025 and 2026 estimates supporting a move from approximately $2,051 to about $2,107 per share. Analyst Commentary Analysts characterize the latest target increase as a valuation catch up to improved earnings visibility rather than a shift to a more constructive stance on the stock.Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Dec 12Chairman of the Board notifies of intention to sell stockSteven Markel intends to sell 1k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 11th of December. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$2,119, it would amount to US$2.8m. Since March 2025, Steven's direct individual holding has decreased from 93.82k shares to 78.76k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$1.8m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months.ナラティブの更新 • Dec 10MKL: Medium-Term Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And 2025–2026 Earnings VisibilityAnalysts have modestly lifted their price target on Markel Group, raising it by approximately $270 to around $2,100 per share. Updated 2025 and 2026 estimates support a slightly higher valuation outlook.ナラティブの更新 • Nov 26MKL: Medium-Term Performance Will Reflect Buybacks and Revised 2025 Outlook UpdatesNarrative Update on Markel Group Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Markel Group by $40, citing stronger revenue growth forecasts and recent model updates for 2025 and 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to updated forecasts that show robust revenue growth through 2025 and 2026, emphasizing the company’s expanding market reach.ナラティブの更新 • Nov 05MKL: Future Revenue Expectations And Buybacks Will Shape Medium-Term PerformanceAnalysts have increased their price target for Markel Group from $1,836 to $2,107, citing stronger expected revenue growth as well as updated forecasts for 2025 and 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst discussions have centered on Markel Group's updated financial outlook and the implications for its valuation.New Risk • Nov 04New major risk - Revenue and earnings growthEarnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.2% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.2% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (11% net profit margin).New Risk • Oct 31New minor risk - Profit margin trendThe company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 11% Last year net profit margin: 17% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.Reported Earnings • Oct 30Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$59.44 (down from US$66.40 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.37b (down 5.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$751.3m (down 13% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 17% (down from 19% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 74%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.ナラティブの更新 • Oct 22Analysts Lift Markel Group Price Target Amid Confident Outlook and Ongoing Share BuybacksAnalysts have raised their price target for Markel Group from $1,985.40 to $2,009.40, citing updated models with new revenue growth and profit margin estimates for the coming years. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have increased price targets in response to stronger revenue growth and improved profit margin projections in updated financial models.ナラティブの更新 • Oct 08Decentralized Operations And Digital Transformation Will Improve Specialty Insurance OutcomesNarrative Update on Markel Group Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Markel Group from $1,931.20 to $1,985.40. This change reflects updates to forward assumptions and continued model revisions that account for revised future estimates.ナラティブの更新 • Sep 04Decentralized Operations And Digital Transformation Will Improve Specialty Insurance OutcomesAs both consensus revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts for Markel Group remain steady, analysts have left their price target unchanged at $1931. What's in the News Repurchased 49,140 shares (0.39%) for $90.45 million in Q2 2025, completing repurchase of 194,494 shares (1.52%) for $351.23 million under the current buyback program.Major Estimate Revision • Aug 18Consensus EPS estimates increase by 13%The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 EPS estimate increased from US$122 to US$138. Revenue forecast steady at US$15.8b. Net income forecast to shrink 19% next year vs 14% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target broadly unchanged at US$1,931. Share price was steady at US$1,928 over the past week.Reported Earnings • Jul 31Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$49.80 (up from US$18.66 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.60b (up 24% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$631.0m (up 159% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (up from 6.6% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 16%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 63%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Jul 08Willis Launches $200 Million Facility to Tackle Global Geopolitical Uncertainty for Cargo OwnersWillis has launched 'Undercover', a new $200 million facility, combining coverage for a range of geopolitical exposures faced by cargo owners worldwide. Developed by Willis in a joint proposition with specialist insurer, Markel, Undercover offers a unique approach to the risk transfer of cargo, war on land, terrorism, political violence and confiscation coverage, with sections of coverage selected based on the individual needs of the client. This single-facility approach minimizes coverage gaps and reduces the likelihood of claims disputes, as well as removing the need to establish the motivation for a claim. In challenging times of political instability, Undercover offers certainty of cover to cargo owners. It also provides protection from fluctuating insurance costs when country risk ratings change, as cargo cover is frequently provided on a global basis.お知らせ • Jul 02Markel Group Inc Appoints Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer MalaysiaMarkel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer - Malaysia, marking a significant step in the company's expansion plans in Malaysia. In her new role, Kaur will be responsible for scaling Markel's operations in Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant economies with an established specialty insurance market. She will collaborate closely with the underwriting team in Singapore, while also working to establish and grow Markel's underwriting capability in Kuala Lumpur. Kaur brings close to three decades of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong background in risk management and broking. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of MP Honan Insurance Brokers Sdn Bhd, where she played a key role in evolving the local broking firm into an international boutique firm, driving sales growth and operational excellence. Prior to that, she spent more than 8 years at Aon Insurance Brokers Sdn Bhd, where she held various leadership roles, including Chief Broking Officer. Kaur will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer Asia Pacific.お知らせ • Jun 18Markel Insurance Announces New Leadership Appointments Within US Wholesale and Specialty DivisionMarkel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced new leadership appointments within its US Wholesale and Specialty division as part of a strategic regional realignment designed to better serve the distinct needs of its wholesale and retail distribution channels. Specifically, the company is simplifying its structure from six US wholesale and two US retail regions to four integrated US regions to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen alignment with partners and customers. As part of the new structure, the following appointments have been made to lead the four U.S. regions: West, Central, Northeast and Southeast. Brian Gray, Regional President, will lead the West region with expanded oversight. Brian has been with Markel for 22 years and served as Regional President for the West region for eight years. In this expanded role, he will have oversight of the wholesale and retail business across the West region. Mimi Fiske, Regional President, will lead the Central region. She has been with Markel for 11 years and served as Regional President for Markel's former Midwest region. In her new role, Fiske will have expanded geographic oversight and scope for wholesale and retail. Sal Pollaro has been appointed Regional President for the expanded Northeast region with scope for wholesale and retail. He has been with Markel for 16 years, most recently serving as Executive Underwriting Officer, Professional Liability. Hollis Zyglocke, Regional President, will lead the Southeast region. She has been with Markel for seven years and served as Regional President for Markel's former Mid-Atlantic region. In her new role, Zyglocke will have expanded geographic oversight and scope for wholesale and retail. Three additional appointments have been made: Matt Huels has been appointed Chief Growth Officer, US Wholesale and Specialty; Jim Hinchley has been appointed President, Workers Compensation and Small Commercial Package; and Scott Whitehead has been appointed Executive Underwriting Officer, Casualty. Huels has been with Markel for 10 years, most recently serving as Regional President, West Retail Region and will report to Wendy Houser in his new role. Hinchley joined Markel in 2024 as Chief Retail Officer and in his new role, he will report to Alex Martin, President, Programs and Solutions. Whitehead has been with Markel for 26 years serving in various underwriting leadership roles, most recently as Senior Managing Director, Markel Insurtech and will report to Mark Schauss, Chief Underwriting Officer in his new role.お知らせ • Jun 03Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) completed the acquisition of The Meco Group Limited.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into an agreement to acquire The Meco Group Limited on April 16, 2025. Following the acquisition, MECO will continue operating its brands within Markel International recognises the value of our team and provides lasting benefit to clients. The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee. Maria Ross, David Bartlett, Dominic Stuttaford, Nick Howard, Jamie Cook, Ai Tong and Anne Fischer of Norton Rose Fulbright acted as legal advisor to Markel Group Inc. Simon Blackburn, Chris Thompson of Grant Thornton UK LLP acted as accountants to The MECO Group Ltd. Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) completed the acquisition of The Meco Group Limited on June 2, 2025. The transaction received the necessary regulatory approvals.Major Estimate Revision • May 29Consensus EPS estimates fall by 13%The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 EPS estimate fell from US$137 to US$119 per share. Revenue forecast steady at US$15.3b. Net income forecast to shrink 10% next year vs 12% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target broadly unchanged at US$1,879. Share price rose 2.7% to US$1,909 over the past week.New Risk • May 22New minor risk - Insider sellingThere has been significant insider selling in the company's shares over the past 3 months. Total value of shares sold: US$1.5m This is considered a minor risk. There are several reasons why an insider may be selling, including to cover a tax obligation or pay for some other expense. However, we generally consider it a negative if insiders have been selling, especially if they do so below the current price. It implies that they considered a lower price to be reasonable. This is a weak signal, but if there is a pattern of unexplained selling, it can be a sign the insider believes the company's stock is overpriced. Note: We only include open market transactions and private dispositions of directly owned stock by individuals, not by corporations or trusts. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.Reported Earnings • May 04First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappointFirst quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$12.11 (down from US$75.56 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$3.40b (down 24% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$155.1m (down 84% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 22% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 53% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Apr 17Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into an agreement to acquire The Meco Group Limited.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into an agreement to acquire The Meco Group Limited on April 16, 2025. Following the acquisition, MECO will continue operating its brands within Markel International recognises the value of our team and provides lasting benefit to clients. The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee.お知らせ • Apr 10Markel Promotes Matthew Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and TerrorismMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Matthew Brooke has been promoted to Senior Underwriter, War and Terrorism, effective immediately. Reporting to Chloe Gordge, Head of War and Terrorism at Markel, Brooke's new duties will involve driving the profitable expansion of the International War and Terrorism portfolio, by identifying gaps in political violence coverage and providing bespoke solutions to insureds, globally. He will continue underwriting new and renewal business, ensuring closer coverholder interaction and working closely with the War and Terrorism Wholesale Claims team by feeding in on wordings and claims trends, while supporting younger members in the team with their professional development. Since Brooke started at Markel more than three years ago, he's demonstrated exceptional leadership and portfolio management skills and been instrumental in delivering a best-in-class underwriting service for clients. Prior to his arrival at Markel, Brooke spent more than eight years at W/R/B Underwriting, where he started as an operations assistant before progressing to an underwriter – specialising in political risk and political violence insurance solutions.Seeking Alpha • Mar 20Markel Group: Positive Change In Insurance LeadershipSummary I view the appointment of Simon Wilson as CEO of Markel Insurance as highly positive. Share buybacks will keep increasing due to the option to redeem the preferred shares at $1,000 per share on June 1st. The value of the insurance business and Markel Ventures separately exceeds its current market cap, but a spin-off would not be positive over the long term. The long-term debt is rolled over at higher rates, increasing Markel's investment income. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Mar 19Markel Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Simon Wilson as the CEO of Markel InsuranceMarkel Group has appointed Simon Wilson as the CEO of Markel Insurance, which includes the company's three primary underwriting businesses - Markel Specialty, Markel International and Markel Global Reinsurance. With 20 years of experience, Wilson joined Markel in 2010 to lead international business development and was named managing executive of global strategy for Markel in 2020 As the former president of Markel International, Wilson's leadership saw the division's gross written premiums grow by almost 40% and net underwriting profit soar by more than 250% since 2021, stated the company. Wilson's previous experience includes heading the Lloyd's Asia platform in Singapore. The leadership overhaul will also see Jeremy Noble leave the company. Meanwhile, the leadership teams of State National and Nephila will retain their autonomy but will now report to Markel Group, along with Markel Insurance.お知らせ • Mar 18Markel Group Inc. Announces Changes to Management Team and Board of DirectorsMarkel Group Inc. announced that Anthony F. (Tony) Markel, Vice Chairman of the Board, informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in May. Mr. Markel will retire as a director of the company at the end of the meeting, at which time he will assume the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Markel Group also announced the appointment of Jon Michael to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2025. Mr. Michael is a proven specialty insurance leader with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. Tony Markel to retire from the Board of Directors. Mr. Markel joined the company in 1964 after graduating from the University of Virginia, eventually becoming President and Chief Operating Officer in 1992. He joined the Board in 1978 and became Vice Chairman of the Board in 2009. Mr. Markel, together with Alan Kirshner and Steve Markel, led the effort to take the company public in 1986. Under their leadership, Markel grew from approximately $60 million in total assets in 1986 to roughly $25 billion in 2016 when they turned over the reins to the next generation of Markel leaders. Jon Michael appointed to Board: Mr. Michael is a seasoned industry executive with a strong track record in the specialty insurance industry. He was the Chairman of RLI Corp., a publicly traded specialty insurance company, from 2011 to 2024 and he was President and CEO of RLI from 2001 to 2021during which time RLI's market capitalization increased by a factor of ten. Mr. Michael held various positions at RLI after joining in 1982, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining RLI, he worked at the accounting firm Coopers &Lybrand. Mr. Michael was appointed interim President of Bradley University in June 2024 and has served on its Board of Trustees since 2016, most recently as Board Chair. He currently serves as the lead independent director of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.お知らせ • Mar 07Markel Promotes Nan Fine to Managing Director, Casualty, Southeast Region, Markel SpecialtyMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Nan Fine was promoted to Managing Director, Casualty, Southeast Region, Markel Specialty. In her new role, Fine will provide strategic oversight to casualty lines, including Healthcare Risk Solutions, Primary Casualty, and Excess Casualty, which will now report to her. Fine reports to Steve Girard, Regional President, Southeast Region.お知らせ • Feb 26Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) agreed to acquire 68% stake in Educational Partners International, LLC for approximately $170 million.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) agreed to acquire 68% stake in Educational Partners International, LLC for approximately $170 million in September 2024. A cash consideration of $167.7 million will be paid by Markel Group Inc. towards common equity of Educational Partners International, LLC. The transaction received regulatory approval in January 2025. Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) completed the acquisition of 68% stake in Educational Partners International, LLC in January 2025.お知らせ • Feb 25Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2025Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2025.お知らせ • Feb 21Markel Group, Inc Appoints Alicia Leong as Head of Marine Liabilities in SingaporeMarkel Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Alicia Leong as head of Marine Liabilities in Singapore. In the position, Leong will oversee Singapore-based Marine Energy (ME) liabilities underwriters and also provide strategic direction for overseas teams.Reported Earnings • Feb 06Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: EPS: US$200 (up from US$147 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$16.6b (up 5.2% from FY 2023). Net income: US$2.60b (up 32% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 16% (up from 12% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 17%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Board Change • Jan 29Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 6 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Larry Cunningham was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.Seeking Alpha • Jan 28Markel: Why You Should Consider Buying This Stock In 2025Summary I rate Markel as a 'buy' due to its strong business model combining insurance, investments, and ventures, similar to Berkshire Hathaway. Markel stands out as a well-diversified insurance company with a robust business model. The company benefits from exceptional management, driving consistent performance and growth. Its long-term strategic focus positions it for sustained success in the insurance industry. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Jan 17Markel Appoints Wanshi Lin as the Head of SingaporeMarkel has appointed Wanshi Lin as the head of Singapore, a newly created role. She will be responsible for managing the underwriting team and driving business planning and market engagement on the company's Lloyd's Singapore platform. The company stated that the creation of a new leadership role in Singapore is part of Markel's focus on expanding its Asia-Pacific operations and underwriting capabilities. In her new role, Lin will report directly to Asia-Pacific managing director Christian Stobbs. Lin joined Markel in 2018 as an assistant underwriter - marine and was promoted to senior underwriter - marine in 2023. Prior to this, Lin served as assistant vice-president at Marsh Singapore.Seeking Alpha • Dec 30Markel: Still A HoldSummary Despite strong recent performance, I maintain a "Hold" rating on Markel due to potential challenges in both its insurance and investment segments. Markel's Q3/24 results were exceptional, with a 36.6% YoY revenue increase and a significant jump in operating income and EPS. The investment business showed substantial gains, but fluctuating investment results make metrics like P/E ratio less reliable for valuation. Despite low valuation multiples, I remain cautious about financial businesses like Markel facing potential headwinds in the coming years. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Nov 14Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announces an Equity Buyback for $2,000 million worth of its shares.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $2,000 million worth of its outstanding common stock. The repurchase program has no expiration date.Reported Earnings • Nov 01Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$66.40 (up from US$3.15 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.61b (up 37% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$862.4m (up US$820.4m from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 19% (up from 1.2% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 21%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 170%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Oct 22Markel Group Inc. Appoints Jim Hinchley as Chief Retail OfficerMarkel Group Inc. announced that Jim Hinchley has been named Chief Retail Officer for Markel's Specialty division. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Markel's overall retail strategy, driving profitable growth in existing business, and addressing new areas for expanded growth within the retail channel. Jim has more than 25 years in the insurance industry, and he brings extensive leadership experience in underwriting, distribution, claims, and operations. Most recently, Jim served as President of Insurance at Fairmatic, where he led all insurance functions for the commercial auto Insurtech MGA. He has also held various leadership positions at Farmers and Liberty Mutual. He will report to Alex Martin and will be based in Markel's Boston office.Seeking Alpha • Oct 14Markel Stock: High-Quality At A DiscountSummary Markel stock trades at a significant discount to peers, despite strong investment income and improved underwriting, making it an attractive entry point for investors. The company’s investment portfolio, worth ~$30 billion, and Markel Ventures, valued at $6 billion, provide a substantial margin of safety. Markel has compounded book value at 11% annually and is expected to continue growing at low double-digit rates, despite earnings volatility. Investors with a long-term horizon should consider Markel for its low-risk growth potential and attractive risk-return tradeoff. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Oct 10Markel Group Inc. Appoints Stacey Hinton as Senior Underwriter, Head of Jewellers Block, SpecieMarkel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Stacey Hinton as Senior Underwriter, Head of Jewellers Block, Specie, with immediate effect. In her new role, Hinton will be responsible for driving the profitable growth of Markel's international Jewellers Block portfolio and developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients. She will also work closely with the wider specie team, actuarial and other parts of the business to implement the Jewellers Block underwriting strategy and deliver continuous improvements to underwriting processes. Hinton will be based in London and report to Rob Ashby, Head of Specie at Markel. Hinton brings significant underwriting experience to the role, having spent more than 18 years in the insurance industry. She was most recently employed as Head of Specie at Convex Insurance, having been promoted to that role in March 2023. Prior to Convex, she worked as a specie underwriter at Fidelis Insurance. Hinton worked at Starstone Insurance between October 2010 and August 2020, first as a specie underwriter and then as a senior specie underwriter. This followed several other underwriting-related roles at Arch Insurance, Ocaso Insurance and Tysers, where she began her career in 2006.Seeking Alpha • Sep 25Markel: Remains A Long Term BuySummary Markel has a strong 30+ year track record but faced recent growth challenges due to natural catastrophes, economic inflation, and poor acquisitions. Despite setbacks, Markel's integrity and strategic actions have led to improving fundamentals, with book value growing annually and a promising future outlook. Growth re-acceleration is expected through insurance premium growth, profitability improvements, Ventures acquisitions, and sustained high-interest income from the insurance float. Risks include longer tail insurance losses and executive turnover, but strong leadership and strategic measures mitigate these concerns, making Markel a long-term attractive stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Sep 19Markel Appoints April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk & Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions in AsiaMarkel announced the appointment of April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk (PFR) &Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions in Asia. This strategic hire is integral to advancing Markel's profile and reinforcing its leadership position in the PFR sector. In her new role, Tam will be instrumental in strengthening Markel's Financial Institutions proposition in Asia. Working in collaboration with the regional underwriting team across Asia, Tam will focus on driving continued profitable growth of the company's PFR book and ensuring its scalability and diversification. She will also be responsible for forging strong relationships with insurance brokers, clients and partners in the region. Tam joins Markel from Allianz Commercial, where she was most recently employed as Financial Institutions Practice Leader, Asia. Prior to joining Allianz Commercial in 2018, Tam gained expertise at Zurich Insurance Group. With more than 12 years' experience in Financial Lines underwriting, Tam brings a wealth of expertise, broker relationships and a proven track record to Markel. Based in Hong Kong, Tam will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer, Asia Pacific.お知らせ • Sep 03Markel Appoints Rhys O'neill as Senior Underwriter, Marine & Energy Liability in International SpecialtyMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Rhys O'Neill as Senior Underwriter, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty, with immediate effect. In his new role, O'Neill will be responsible for enhancing best-in-class underwriting strategies for renewing and new business within Markel's Marine & Energy Liability International Wholesale book of business and maintaining and strengthening strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners and internal teams. O'Neill will be based in London and report to Grant Smith, who was recently hired as Director, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty. O'Neill joins Markel from QBE, where he worked as a marine liability underwriter since October 2022, managing a diverse portfolio of risks across various marine liability lines. Previously, he'd worked as an underwriter at The Standard Club since December 2013, writing predominantly European-based business. He began his career in insurance with RGL Forensics in September 2012.Seeking Alpha • Aug 22Markel Group's Q2: Nearly A Century Of Growth Facing Modern HeadwindsSummary Markel Group Inc., a diversified holding company, operates in insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures. Recent financial performance has been lackluster, with lower-than-expected earnings and revenue. Despite solid long-term growth, Markel faces challenges such as underperformance in EBITDA and cash flow, leading to a “Hold” rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Aug 16Markel Group Inc. Announces the Appointment of Grant Smith as Director, Marine & Energy Liability, International SpecialtyMarkel Group announced the appointment of Grant Smith as Director, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty, with immediate effect. Smith's appointment is the latest in a move to enhance Markel's international specialty underwriting capabilities and expertise, following the launch of its International Specialty practice last December. In his new role, Smith will lead the Marine &Energy Liability team across Markel's International Wholesale business. He will be responsible for driving sustainable, profitable growth initiatives that align with Markel's long-term strategic vision, aiming to expand market share and further establish Markel as a market leader in Marine and Energy liabilities. He will also focus on strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and developing and nurturing existing underwriting talent. Smith will be based in London and report to Tom Hillier, Managing Director, International Specialty, at Markel. Smith has extensive knowledge of the liability insurance market, having spent more than 17 years of his career working in various underwriting and leadership positions across this class of business. He joins Markel from QBE, where he was most recently Portfolio Manager Specialty, QBE European Operations a role he held since 2014, with responsibility for managing an extensive portfolio of international marine business, including liability, hull and P&I classes. Prior to joining QBE as a Marine &Energy Liability Underwriter in 2011, Smith had spent five years working in various underwriting roles across marine and aviation at Travelers.お知らせ • Aug 05Markel Enhances Singapore and Hong Kong Presence with Strategic HiresMarkel announced several key hires to its Singapore and Hong Kong teams. These appointments will play a significant role in the delivery of the organisation's growth strategy as it continues strengthening its operations and underwriting capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. Alvernia Xu has been appointed to Head of Operations – Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Xu joins Markel from Liberty Specialty Markets, where she worked as Senior Manager, Operations since 2021. During this time, she was responsible for the overall management of the Asia Operations team across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. In her new role, Xu will ensure that Markel has best-in-class operational infrastructure to underpin its growth plans, improving efficiency both for clients and team members. Xu will report to Christian Stobbs, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, at Markel. Jenny Choi joins Markel in Hong Kong as Senior Underwriter, Casualty. She comes from Swiss Re, where she was, most recently, Senior Casualty Facultative Underwriter. Choi brings extensive experience of underwriting a wide range of casualty risks across Hong Kong and Taiwan, which will play an important role in helping to expand Markel's Casualty portfolio in Asia. Alongside Choi's appointment, Anna Tan joins Markel in Hong Kong as Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie. Previously, she worked for Hamilton Insurance Group, where she was employed as Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie. Tan's connectivity and track record across Asia – most recently in Greater China – will help to strengthen Markel's rapidly growing profile as a lead market for Fine Art & Specie insurance in the region. Meanwhile, Olga Wong joins Markel in Singapore, assuming the role of Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk (PFR). Before joining Markel, she served as a Senior Financial Lines Underwriter at AXA XL. With 20 years of experience in financial lines underwriting across Asia, Wong's appointment will bolster Markel's Financial Lines proposition, particularly with brokers in the Singapore market. Choi, Tan and Wong will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific, at Markel. Markel has also named Isabelle Wong as Cargo Underwriter, with responsibility for developing and underwriting marine cargo business in the Asia-Pacific region. Wong joins Markel from Willis Towers Watson and will be based in Singapore, reporting to Wanshi Lin, Senior Marine Underwriter at Markel.Reported Earnings • Aug 01Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$18.66 (down from US$50.20 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$3.70b (down 11% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$267.7m (down 60% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.2% (down from 16% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 5.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 26%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.1% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth.お知らせ • Jul 24Markel, Insurance Operations Within Markel Group Inc., Appoints Jennifer Devereaux as Executive Underwriting Officer, Casualty, Effective September 3, 2024Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Jennifer Devereaux has been named Executive Underwriting Officer, Casualty effective September 3, 2024. In this role, she will provide overall leadership of casualty products within the company’s Specialty division. Devereaux joined Markel in January 2019 and has 30 years of experience on the carrier and broker sides of the insurance industry. Her most recent role at Markel is Senior Vice President of Underwriting within Markel Canada. In her new position, she will oversee Markel’s casualty suite of products, including Primary Casualty, Excess and Umbrella, Environmental, Energy, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Risk Managed Excess Casualty, distributed through both the wholesale and retail channels.Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 19Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.0% to US$1,573. The fair value is estimated to be US$1,985, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 14%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.0% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 8.6% per annum over the same time period.お知らせ • Jun 28Markel Appoints Jennifer Gebran as Head of Casualty for MENAMarkel announced that it has appointed Jennifer Gebran as head of Casualty for MENA, effective immediately. Gebran, previously with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Dubai, brings over 13 years of underwriting experience in the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa. Her role entails shaping the region's casualty underwriting strategy to drive enhanced capabilities and profitable growth. Gebran will focus on cultivating strong relationships with brokers, distribution partners, and clients to bolster Markel's leadership in casualty underwriting in MENA. Based in Dubai, she reports to Max Robbie, senior executive officer, and supports Markel's strategic expansion efforts in the region.お知らせ • Jun 27Markel Group Inc. Appoints Phil Schmidt as Chief Strategy OfficerMarkel Group Inc. announced that Phil Schmidt has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer. Effective June 26, 2024, Schmidt will lead Markel's Global Strategy team. Schmidt, based in Bermuda, joined Markel in October 2023 as a Managing Director. Schmidt's responsibilities will include engagement with major strategic initiatives and corporate development activities that are pursued across Markel globally. Additionally, he will work closely across Markel and its State National and Nephila divisions on initiatives that address clients' most complex risk management needs by leveraging the power of the company's platform insurance, reinsurance, fronting and insurance-linked securities. Prior to Markel, Schmidt served as managing director for Burg, a boutique investment bank providing M&A, fundraising and strategy consulting services. During his 13 years with Burg, he took on roles of increasing responsibility, including serving as Chief Investment and Strategy Officer for Babbel AG and SVP, Strategy for Pearson PLC. Schmidt holds degrees from the University of Freiburg, the University of Bedfordshire and an MBA from London Business School.お知らせ • Jun 26Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire unknown majority stake in Valor Environmental.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire unknown majority stake in Valor Environmental on June 25, 2024. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 10Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock has risen 5.4% to US$1,580. The fair value is estimated to be US$2,000, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 14%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.2% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 7.8% per annum over the same time period.Seeking Alpha • Jun 02Markel Group: Higher-For-Longer Interest Rates Are Increasing ProfitabilitySummary Markel Group stock is up 15.6% in 2024, on track to meet the projected 24% increase for the full year. The Q1 results show positive performance in insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures. Markel accelerated its share buyback program, nearly doubling its purchases to $161 million and reducing the share count by 2.3% year-over-year. As interest rates remain high, Markel's float becomes more valuable, benefiting from increased yields. Despite the recent price increase, I still consider Markel's shares to be undervalued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent Insider Transactions Derivative • May 23Chairman of the Board notifies of intention to sell stockSteven Markel intends to sell 3k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 21st of May. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$1,638, it would amount to US$4.9m. Since June 2023, Steven's direct individual holding has decreased from 104.35k shares to 101.46k. Company insiders have collectively bought US$737k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months.Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 23Now 20% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock has risen 9.8% to US$1,616. The fair value is estimated to be US$2,025, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 14%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.2% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 7.8% per annum over the same time period.Major Estimate Revision • May 08Consensus EPS estimates increase by 30%The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has improved. 2024 revenue forecast increased from US$15.2b to US$15.9b. EPS estimate increased from US$109 to US$142 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 26% next year vs 17% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target up from US$1,472 to US$1,537. Share price rose 11% to US$1,615 over the past week.Reported Earnings • May 02First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsFirst quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$75.56 (up from US$37.33 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$3.93b (up 7.9% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$1.03b (up 104% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 26% (up from 14% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 25%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates significantly. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings.お知らせ • Apr 19Markel Promotes Chloe Gordge to Head of Terrorism in LondonMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. has promoted Chloe Gordge to Head of Terrorism in London, effectively immediately. This decision underlines Markel's commitment to the terrorism market by investing in top-tier talent, as the business positions itself for further profitable growth across its portfolios in Asia, London, and the United States (US). Gordge joined the organisation as an Underwriting Assistant more than 11 years ago, during which time she has driven exceptional quality, results, and customer service on an international level. One of her notable achievements was launching Markel's Active Assailant product offering for US-domiciled business, which involved drafting the wording and developing a rating tool for US clients. Her sedulous approach to underwriting led to an increased leadership profile for Markel and her latest appointment. In her new position, Gordge will lead the day-to-day running of Markel's London Terrorism portfolio. She will have responsibility for leading and implementing the team's underwriting strategy, centered on developing market-leading insurance solutions for brokers and their clients in an increasingly, unpredictable threat landscape. In addition to her new role, Gordge will continue to support members in her team with their professional development. Gordge will continue reporting to Ed Winter, Director of Terrorism in London, at Markel.お知らせ • Apr 05Markel Group Inc. Announces K. Bruce Connell Is Not Standing for Re-Election as DirectorMarkel Group Inc. announced K. Bruce Connell is not standing for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Consequently, Mr. Connell will cease to be a director of the Company effective as of the adjournment of the 2024 Annual Meeting. The Board will not be nominating a director to stand for election as successor to Mr. Connell at the 2024 Annual Meeting.お知らせ • Mar 14Markel Appoints Oliver Atkin to Head of Bloodstock for London MarketsMarkel has appointed Oliver Atkin to Head of Bloodstock in London, effective immediately. This investment decision in leadership underlines the organisation's long-term commitment to the equine and livestock market, through top-tier underwriting talent and creating bespoke insurance solutions for clients. Atkin will lead the Bloodstock team in London by setting the Bloodstock growth strategy as well as identifying and developing innovative products, to support brokers and customers in the bloodstock space. Alongside those duties, he'll continue building on new and existing broker relationships, while maintaining high service levels which are valued by Markel's broker partners and their policyholders. Atkin joined Markel as a Bloodstock underwriter over six years ago, during which time he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and portfolio management skills, all of which led to his recent appointment. In his new post, he will continue operating from Markel's London office and reporting directly to Juliet Redfern, Divisional Managing Director of Equine and Livestock at Markel International in London and France.Seeking Alpha • Mar 05Markel: Buybacks Are A Good SignSummary Markel Group Inc.'s insurance engine struggled in 2023, but the Markel Ventures engine and the investment engine are performing well. Markel has been actively buying back shares, indicating management's confidence in the company's three engines. The valuation framework attempts to align with CEO Tom Gayner's approach in broad strokes. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Feb 28Markel Group Inc. Appoints Mike Heaton as Chief Operating OfficerMarkel Group Inc. announced that Mike Heaton will become executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective 27 February 2024. In this expanded role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the holding company and continue developing the system that supports Markel Group's family of companies. Heaton has a substantial track record supporting the businesses in Markel Group. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President, where he led the transformation from Markel Corporation to Markel Group Inc. by establishing a more formal holding company identity, structure, and team. From 2016 to 2022, Heaton served as President of Markel Ventures, and he was Chief Operating Officer of Markel Ventures before that. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Heaton will oversee the day-to-day operations for Markel Group with an intentional focus on three core priorities: pursuing the best capital allocation opportunities, attracting and supporting top company leaders, and amplifying the cultural values in the Markel Style. He will continue to report to Gayner from Markel Group's global headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia.Seeking Alpha • Feb 16Markel: Listening To Warren Buffett And Being CautiousSummary Markel reported full year results for fiscal 2023 and while investing and ventures performed solid, the insurance business disappointed. Berkshire Hathaway sold its position in Markel in Q4/23 and this might underline Buffett being cautious about the stock market. The stock appears still undervalued but considering potential risks on the horizon, I would be cautious as well. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 05Markel: I Still See Value In The Long TermSummary Markel's success is attributed to its powerful insurance engine, which generates "free capital" for investments. The insurance segment is crucial for sustaining this capital, as customers' premiums fund future investments. Markel's niche-oriented insurance offerings and focus on customer experience contribute to its low price elasticity and customer churn. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNew Risk • Feb 01New major risk - Revenue and earnings growthEarnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.1% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.Seeking Alpha • Jan 22Markel Group: Soaring Investment Income And ValueSummary Markel Group operates a unique business model, retaining all earnings and investing in higher-yielding assets like stocks to compound shareholders' capital. The insurance operations of Markel are of good quality, with rapid growth in premiums and underwriting profits. Insurance earnings can then be redeployed to other asset classes. Markel has the potential to generate above-average book value growth by matching strong fixed-income returns with profitable investments in equity markets. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Jan 18Markel Appoints Sebastian Rice as a Senior Underwriter and Head of Business Development for EuropeMarkel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. has appointed Sebastian Rice as a Senior Underwriter and head of Business Development for Europe – in a strategic move that will accelerate growth across Markel's trade credit portfolio, while strengthening the businesses' leadership position within the excess of loss (XoL) trade credit market. Based at Markel's London office, Rice will lead the organisation's business development activities in Europe which includes serving key relationships with global clients, as well as identifying new territories to grow the trade credit portfolio of business. Concurrently, Rice will be responsible for establishing and fostering long-term broker relationships and educating them on the benefits of taking out Markel's trade credit insurance policies. Rice possesses over 20 years of experience in the trade credit industry, having spent the past decade at QBE Europe, where he was previously head of Commercial Underwriting. Prior to this position, he held roles with Allianz Trade and Atradius, respectively, and has acquired deep sector knowledge – both on the risk and commercial side – which complements Markel's 'dual pen' approach to delivering high service levels for trade credit customers through best-in-class underwriting. In his new position, Rice will report to Phil Amlot, Senior Underwriter and head of Portfolio – Global – Trade Credit at Markel International.お知らせ • Dec 19+ 1 more updateMarkel Group Inc. Names Meade Grandis Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of GroupMarkel Group Inc. announced that as a part of this transition, Meade Grandis, currently Managing Director of Accounting Policy and Reporting, will be named Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Markel Group. She has been with the company for 13 years and has more than 20 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and audit.Seeking Alpha • Dec 06Markel: A Hiccup In The Insurance Engine, I'm Still HoldingSummary Markel's Q3 earnings report showed worse than expected insurance results, causing the stock to drop over 12%. The Insurance segment, historically the best performing segment, experienced a slowdown in growth due to divergent pricing trends and discontinuation of a program. Despite the challenges, Markel's expertise, discipline, and ability to access multiple insurance platforms position it for long-term profitability. Read the full article on Seeking Alphaお知らせ • Dec 01Markel Group Inc. Announces the Departure of Bob Cox as President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance Operations, Effective from December 31, 2023Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Bob Cox, President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance Operations, will be leaving his role December 31, after five years leading successful, profitable growth strategies for the company's global insurance operations. Cox joined Markel in 2018 to oversee Markel's global insurance operations its Markel Specialty and Markel International divisions. Prior to joining Markel, he held executive leadership insurance positions, including extensive experience in all areas of specialty and commercial property and casualty insurance. With Cox's departure, its Markel Specialty and International insurance divisions will report directly to Noble. Simon Wilson, President Markel International, Alex Martin, President, Markel Specialty, and Bryan Sanders, Chairman, Markel Specialty, will report to Noble effective December 31.収支内訳Markel Group の稼ぎ方とお金の使い方。LTMベースの直近の報告された収益に基づく。収益と収入の歴史NYSE:MKL 収益、費用、利益 ( )USD Millions日付収益収益G+A経費研究開発費31 Mar 2616,0131,7460031 Dec 2516,5892,1400030 Sep 2516,2101,8120030 Jun 2516,4542,0040031 Mar 2515,5531,7620031 Dec 2416,6212,5990030 Sep 2417,4223,0120030 Jun 2416,1862,1060031 Mar 2416,6272,4570031 Dec 2315,8041,9660030 Sep 2315,3721,8820030 Jun 2315,0631,8820031 Mar 2312,7122690031 Dec 2211,675-3220030 Sep 2211,223-1300030 Jun 2210,844360031 Mar 2212,5521,7660031 Dec 2112,8462,4340030 Sep 2112,4442,3980030 Jun 2112,6682,6190031 Mar 2112,3002,7400031 Dec 209,7357690030 Sep 208,9614510030 Jun 208,0822150031 Mar 207,389-1930031 Dec 199,5261,7920030 Sep 197,9885390030 Jun 198,1907430031 Mar 197,7385210031 Dec 186,841-1330030 Sep 187,4611,0410030 Jun 186,7313820031 Mar 186,2252480031 Dec 176,0623620030 Sep 175,828650030 Jun 175,7534060031 Mar 175,6483380031 Dec 165,6124400030 Sep 165,6045110030 Jun 165,5155360031 Mar 165,4445540031 Dec 155,3705870030 Sep 155,2855010030 Jun 155,24247200質の高い収益: MKLは 高品質の収益 を持っています。利益率の向上: MKLの現在の純利益率 (10.9%)は、昨年(11.3%)よりも低くなっています。フリー・キャッシュフローと収益の比較過去の収益成長分析収益動向: MKLの収益は過去 5 年間で年間4.3%増加しました。成長の加速: MKLは過去 1 年間の収益成長がマイナスであったため、5 年間の平均と比較することはできません。収益対業界: MKLは過去 1 年間で収益成長率がマイナス ( -0.9% ) となったため、 Insurance業界平均 ( 36.5% ) と比較することが困難です。株主資本利益率高いROE: MKLの 自己資本利益率 ( 9.8% ) は 低い とみなされます。総資産利益率使用総資本利益率過去の好業績企業の発掘7D1Y7D1Y7D1YInsurance 、過去の業績が好調な企業。View Financial Health企業分析と財務データの現状データ最終更新日(UTC時間)企業分析2026/06/08 18:06終値2026/06/05 00:00収益2026/03/31年間収益2025/12/31データソース企業分析に使用したデータはS&P Global Market Intelligence LLC のものです。本レポートを作成するための分析モデルでは、以下のデータを使用しています。データは正規化されているため、ソースが利用可能になるまでに時間がかかる場合があります。パッケージデータタイムフレーム米国ソース例会社財務10年損益計算書キャッシュ・フロー計算書貸借対照表SECフォーム10-KSECフォーム10-Qアナリストのコンセンサス予想+プラス3年予想財務アナリストの目標株価アナリストリサーチレポートBlue Matrix市場価格30年株価配当、分割、措置ICEマーケットデータSECフォームS-1所有権10年トップ株主インサイダー取引SECフォーム4SECフォーム13Dマネジメント10年リーダーシップ・チーム取締役会SECフォーム10-KSECフォームDEF 14A主な進展10年会社からのお知らせSECフォーム8-K* 米国証券を対象とした例であり、非米国証券については、同等の規制書式および情報源を使用。特に断りのない限り、すべての財務データは1年ごとの期間に基づいていますが、四半期ごとに更新されます。これは、TTM(Trailing Twelve Month)またはLTM(Last Twelve Month)データとして知られています。詳細はこちら。分析モデルとスノーフレーク本レポートを生成するために使用した分析モデルの詳細は当社のGithubページでご覧いただけます。また、レポートの使用方法に関するガイドやYoutubeのチュートリアルも掲載しています。シンプリー・ウォールストリート分析モデルを設計・構築した世界トップクラスのチームについてご紹介します。業界およびセクターの指標私たちの業界とセクションの指標は、Simply Wall Stによって6時間ごとに計算されます。アナリスト筋Markel Group Inc. 5 これらのアナリストのうち、弊社レポートのインプットとして使用した売上高または利益の予想を提出したのは、 。アナリストの投稿は一日中更新されます。15 アナリスト機関Jacob KilsteinArgus Research CompanyJay CohenBofA Global ResearchRobert FarnamBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)12 その他のアナリストを表示
Reported Earnings • Feb 05Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behindFull year 2025 results: EPS: US$170 (down from US$200 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$16.6b (flat on FY 2024). Net income: US$2.08b (down 20% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 13% (down from 16% in FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Reported Earnings • Oct 30Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$59.44 (down from US$66.40 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.37b (down 5.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$751.3m (down 13% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 17% (down from 19% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 74%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Reported Earnings • Jul 31Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$49.80 (up from US$18.66 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.60b (up 24% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$631.0m (up 159% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (up from 6.6% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 16%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 63%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Reported Earnings • May 04First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappointFirst quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$12.11 (down from US$75.56 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$3.40b (down 24% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$155.1m (down 84% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 22% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 53% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Reported Earnings • Feb 06Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: EPS: US$200 (up from US$147 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$16.6b (up 5.2% from FY 2023). Net income: US$2.60b (up 32% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 16% (up from 12% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 17%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Reported Earnings • Nov 01Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$66.40 (up from US$3.15 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.61b (up 37% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$862.4m (up US$820.4m from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 19% (up from 1.2% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 21%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 170%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
ライブニュース • Jun 06Markel Group Faces AI Shift and Investor Pressure on Business Streamlining and Capital ReturnMarkel Insurance CEO Simon Wilson outlined a focus on deepening specialty insurance expertise, speeding up operations, and strengthening customer trust as key pillars for the group’s long-term direction. Wilson highlighted the growing role of AI in underwriting and operations, aiming to refine risk assessment and improve efficiency across the insurance platform. Activist investor JANA Partners called for Markel to divest its Markel Ventures segment and pursue a US$2b tender offer, arguing these moves could create additional value for shareholders, while an analyst reduced a price target by US$150 but maintained the broader investment thesis. The combination of management’s push into specialty lines and AI, alongside pressure from an activist investor to streamline the business and return capital, suggests a period where Markel’s portfolio mix and capital allocation may be in sharper focus. You should watch how Markel responds to JANA’s proposals and whether any changes are made to Markel Ventures or capital return plans, since these decisions may affect risk profile, earnings mix, and the potential volatility of the stock.
Major Estimate Revision • Jun 05Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2026 has been updated. 2026 EPS estimate fell from US$159 to US$142. Revenue forecast unchanged from US$15.4b at last update. Net income forecast to shrink 1.0% next year vs 0.6% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target of US$2,005 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at US$1,819 over the past week.
ナラティブの更新 • Jun 02MKL: AI And Specialty Focus Will Drive Upside Despite Governance PressureAnalysts have trimmed their price target on Markel Group by $150, pointing to recent research that reflects a more neutral stance on the stock while largely reaffirming key valuation inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Markel Group reflects a more neutral stance, with the trimmed price target largely reflecting updated assumptions rather than a wholesale change in thesis.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 02Markel: Value Compounder At Multi-Year Valuation LowsSummary Markel trades at multiyear lows relative to book value despite resilient book value growth and improving investment income. MKL’s underwriting issues, notably adverse reserve development, have largely been addressed, with combined ratios improving from 98% to 94%. Investment income and gross premium volume are rising, positioning MKL for 13%+ average annual intrinsic value growth. At current price-to-book multiples, MKL offers attractive value for patient investors willing to tolerate underwriting volatility and conglomerate complexity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Board Change • Jun 01Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 6 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Jon Michael was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.
お知らせ • May 29Markel Group, Inc Appoints Danny O'donoghue as Head of Fine Art Specie, Effective May 27, 2026Markel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Danny O'Donoghue as head of Fine Art Specie. The appointment was effective May 27, 2026. The executive would be based in London. O'Donoghue would lead the strategic and sustainable expansion of Markel's Fine Art Specie portfolio to further solidify its market position in London.
ナラティブの更新 • May 15MKL: Neutral Outlook Will Balance Governance Pressure With Ongoing Share RepurchasesAnalysts have trimmed their price target on Markel Group by about $64 to $2,005. This reflects updated assumptions around higher discount rates, a different revenue growth outlook, a slightly lower profit margin, and a modestly adjusted future P/E.
お知らせ • May 01JANA Partners Sends Letter to Markel Group Board of DirectorsOn April 30, 2026, JANA Partners announced that it has sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Markel Group Inc. calling for a divestiture of Markel Ventures along with a $2 billion tender offer to repurchase shares ahead of such divestiture. In addition, JANA Partners letter highlights Company’s long-term underperformance versus peers, JANA argues the Ventures diversification has not delivered promised benefits, has diluted valuation, and has suppressed strategic interest in Markel’s insurance franchise. Further, JANA Partners stated that despite weak relative returns, management reportedly received maximum incentive payouts, which JANA questions given shareholder outcomes, and the letter asserts the board’s fiduciary duty to shareholders should take precedence over commitments to Ventures entrepreneurs’ forever home promises.
お知らせ • Apr 29Markel Insurance Launches Digital Quote and Bind Solution for Special Events on Markel ConnectMarkel Insurance announced the launch of PlayMicro in Canada, a special events portal offering short-term coverage for sporting events, meetings, cultural and social gatherings, now available through its digital platform, Markel Connect. This launch strengthens the capabilities of Markel Connect and reflects Markel’s ongoing commitment to digital innovation and delivering efficient access to specialty solutions for brokers. PlayMicro supports a broad range of organized sport and fitness activities, including competitions, seasonal teams, tournaments, practices, camps, and related programs. The portal also provides short-term coverage for meetings, cultural gatherings, tradeshows, festivals, parades, theatre productions, fairs, fundraisers, private functions, and other events. Coverage is available for events where alcohol is served on premises. With minimum premiums starting at CAD 150, the product offers comprehensive general liability including participant and participant-to-participant liability (excluding products and completed operations). Available through Markel Connect in Canada (excluding Quebec at this time), brokers can quote, bind, and issue policies on a 24/7 basis, with instant decline notifications and rapid referral turnaround. The platform offers flexible limits, competitive pricing, no policy fees, and a 20% commission structure. The addition of PlayMicro to Markel Connect reflects Markel Canada’s ongoing investment in digital solutions that support broker workflows. The company continues to expand the platform’s capabilities, introduce new tools, and bring additional products online to improve efficiency and deliver value to broker partners. Brokers registered with Markel Connect can access PlayMicro immediately.
ナラティブの更新 • Apr 28MKL: Future Outlook Will Weigh Neutral Rating Governance Changes And Ongoing BuybacksAnalysts have adjusted their price target on Markel Group to $2,069, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, and long term profit assumptions following recent research, including a resumed Neutral rating at Brean Capital and a $100 price target revision at Truist. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated US$2,069 price target and recent US$100 upward revision as better aligned with their view of Markel Group's fair value, given current assumptions on profitability and risk.
ナラティブの更新 • Apr 13MKL: Future Outlook Will Weigh Buybacks Neutral Stance And Steady EarningsAnalysts have trimmed their Markel Group price target by about $16 to reflect slightly updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following recent research that includes a resumed Neutral rating and a separate $100 price target adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Markel Group highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with one set of analysts resuming coverage at Neutral and another adjusting the price target by about $100 based on updated assumptions.
ナラティブの更新 • Mar 29MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Stable Earnings ExpectationsAnalysts have nudged their fair value target for Markel Group up by about $14 to $2,085, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower future P/E multiple, and recent Street research that includes a resumed Neutral rating and a $100 price target adjustment. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the resumed Neutral coverage as a sign that Markel Group remains investable, with fundamentals viewed as sufficiently stable to support updated fair value work.
ナラティブの更新 • Mar 11MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Stable Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have increased their price target on Markel Group by $100, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, which they say support a fair value estimate of $2,071.75. Analyst Commentary Analysts updating their models around Markel Group are framing the new $2,071.75 fair value estimate in terms of how realistic the revised revenue, margin, and P/E assumptions look over time.
お知らせ • Mar 11Markel Insurance Appoints Kristen Dardia as Head of Portfolio Analytics, Us & BermudaMarkel Insurance announced the appointment of Kristen Dardia as Head of Portfolio Analytics, US & Bermuda. In her role, Dardia will lead Markel's advanced analytics, technical pricing, and portfolio management capabilities across the US and Bermuda. Dardia brings nearly two decades of experience across actuarial science, analytics, and business strategy. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Analytics at Arch Insurance, where she led portfolio-level analytics, risk segmentation, and automation initiatives across a broad range of commercial lines. Her work supported profitable growth, strengthened underwriting practices, and embedded analytics into everyday business decisions. Dardia holds advanced degrees in statistics and business analytics and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Dardia will be based in New York. Effective date: March 10, 2026.
お知らせ • Mar 09Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026. Location: university of richmonds robins center, 365 college road, richmond., virginia United States
お知らせ • Feb 24Markel Group Inc. Announces Management Changes, Effective February 23, 2026Markel Group Inc. announced the appointments of Simon Wilson, CEO of Markel Insurance, and Andrew Crowley, President of Markel Ventures, as Executive Vice Presidents of Markel Group, in addition to their current responsibilities. Wilson and Crowley oversee Markel Group's insurance and non-insurance businesses, respectively, and their appointments highlight the critical role each plays in advancing the company's strategic and operational priorities. Both will report to Tom Gayner, CEO, Markel Group. Additionally, Amy McCann has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer, Markel Group, and she will also report to Tom Gayner. McCann has served as the General Counsel, Markel Ventures, a subsidiary of Markel Group, since 2022 and will retain these responsibilities. McCann joined the company in 2019 and in her expanded role, she will work closely with Gayner and the executive leadership team to oversee operations and organizational matters, ensuring alignment across Markel Group. With these appointments, Mike Heaton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving Markel Group. These changes are effective February 23, 2026.
ナラティブの更新 • Feb 22MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Refined Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have lifted their price target on Markel Group by $100 to $2,071.75, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively support a slightly higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts argue that the refreshed fair value work supports the higher price target, with updated assumptions across revenue, margins and P/E bringing their framework closer to current market conditions.
ナラティブの更新 • Feb 08MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And Steady Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Markel Group higher from US$2,041.40 to US$2,064.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher fair value estimate of US$2,064.25 as consistent with refreshed assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins.
New Risk • Feb 05New major risk - Revenue and earnings growthEarnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.2% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.
Reported Earnings • Feb 05Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behindFull year 2025 results: EPS: US$170 (down from US$200 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$16.6b (flat on FY 2024). Net income: US$2.08b (down 20% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 13% (down from 16% in FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
ナラティブの更新 • Jan 25MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Completed Buybacks And Stable Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts now see fair value for Markel Group at about $2,041 per share, roughly $10 lower than before. This reflects slightly different views on revenue growth, profit margins and the forward P/E that feed into their updated price target work.
ナラティブの更新 • Jan 10MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Steady Buybacks And Stable Earnings AssumptionsAnalysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Markel Group at about $2,051, with only very small tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This reflects largely unchanged views on the stock’s risk and earnings power.
ナラティブの更新 • Dec 24MKL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And 2025–2026 Earnings EstimatesAnalysts have modestly lifted their price target on Markel Group, with updated models incorporating 2025 and 2026 estimates supporting a move from approximately $2,051 to about $2,107 per share. Analyst Commentary Analysts characterize the latest target increase as a valuation catch up to improved earnings visibility rather than a shift to a more constructive stance on the stock.
Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Dec 12Chairman of the Board notifies of intention to sell stockSteven Markel intends to sell 1k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 11th of December. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$2,119, it would amount to US$2.8m. Since March 2025, Steven's direct individual holding has decreased from 93.82k shares to 78.76k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$1.8m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months.
ナラティブの更新 • Dec 10MKL: Medium-Term Outlook Will Reflect Buybacks And 2025–2026 Earnings VisibilityAnalysts have modestly lifted their price target on Markel Group, raising it by approximately $270 to around $2,100 per share. Updated 2025 and 2026 estimates support a slightly higher valuation outlook.
ナラティブの更新 • Nov 26MKL: Medium-Term Performance Will Reflect Buybacks and Revised 2025 Outlook UpdatesNarrative Update on Markel Group Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Markel Group by $40, citing stronger revenue growth forecasts and recent model updates for 2025 and 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to updated forecasts that show robust revenue growth through 2025 and 2026, emphasizing the company’s expanding market reach.
ナラティブの更新 • Nov 05MKL: Future Revenue Expectations And Buybacks Will Shape Medium-Term PerformanceAnalysts have increased their price target for Markel Group from $1,836 to $2,107, citing stronger expected revenue growth as well as updated forecasts for 2025 and 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst discussions have centered on Markel Group's updated financial outlook and the implications for its valuation.
New Risk • Nov 04New major risk - Revenue and earnings growthEarnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.2% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.2% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (11% net profit margin).
New Risk • Oct 31New minor risk - Profit margin trendThe company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 11% Last year net profit margin: 17% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.
Reported Earnings • Oct 30Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$59.44 (down from US$66.40 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.37b (down 5.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$751.3m (down 13% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 17% (down from 19% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 74%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
ナラティブの更新 • Oct 22Analysts Lift Markel Group Price Target Amid Confident Outlook and Ongoing Share BuybacksAnalysts have raised their price target for Markel Group from $1,985.40 to $2,009.40, citing updated models with new revenue growth and profit margin estimates for the coming years. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have increased price targets in response to stronger revenue growth and improved profit margin projections in updated financial models.
ナラティブの更新 • Oct 08Decentralized Operations And Digital Transformation Will Improve Specialty Insurance OutcomesNarrative Update on Markel Group Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Markel Group from $1,931.20 to $1,985.40. This change reflects updates to forward assumptions and continued model revisions that account for revised future estimates.
ナラティブの更新 • Sep 04Decentralized Operations And Digital Transformation Will Improve Specialty Insurance OutcomesAs both consensus revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts for Markel Group remain steady, analysts have left their price target unchanged at $1931. What's in the News Repurchased 49,140 shares (0.39%) for $90.45 million in Q2 2025, completing repurchase of 194,494 shares (1.52%) for $351.23 million under the current buyback program.
Major Estimate Revision • Aug 18Consensus EPS estimates increase by 13%The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 EPS estimate increased from US$122 to US$138. Revenue forecast steady at US$15.8b. Net income forecast to shrink 19% next year vs 14% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target broadly unchanged at US$1,931. Share price was steady at US$1,928 over the past week.
Reported Earnings • Jul 31Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$49.80 (up from US$18.66 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.60b (up 24% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$631.0m (up 159% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (up from 6.6% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 16%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 63%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Jul 08Willis Launches $200 Million Facility to Tackle Global Geopolitical Uncertainty for Cargo OwnersWillis has launched 'Undercover', a new $200 million facility, combining coverage for a range of geopolitical exposures faced by cargo owners worldwide. Developed by Willis in a joint proposition with specialist insurer, Markel, Undercover offers a unique approach to the risk transfer of cargo, war on land, terrorism, political violence and confiscation coverage, with sections of coverage selected based on the individual needs of the client. This single-facility approach minimizes coverage gaps and reduces the likelihood of claims disputes, as well as removing the need to establish the motivation for a claim. In challenging times of political instability, Undercover offers certainty of cover to cargo owners. It also provides protection from fluctuating insurance costs when country risk ratings change, as cargo cover is frequently provided on a global basis.
お知らせ • Jul 02Markel Group Inc Appoints Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer MalaysiaMarkel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer - Malaysia, marking a significant step in the company's expansion plans in Malaysia. In her new role, Kaur will be responsible for scaling Markel's operations in Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant economies with an established specialty insurance market. She will collaborate closely with the underwriting team in Singapore, while also working to establish and grow Markel's underwriting capability in Kuala Lumpur. Kaur brings close to three decades of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong background in risk management and broking. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of MP Honan Insurance Brokers Sdn Bhd, where she played a key role in evolving the local broking firm into an international boutique firm, driving sales growth and operational excellence. Prior to that, she spent more than 8 years at Aon Insurance Brokers Sdn Bhd, where she held various leadership roles, including Chief Broking Officer. Kaur will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer Asia Pacific.
お知らせ • Jun 18Markel Insurance Announces New Leadership Appointments Within US Wholesale and Specialty DivisionMarkel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced new leadership appointments within its US Wholesale and Specialty division as part of a strategic regional realignment designed to better serve the distinct needs of its wholesale and retail distribution channels. Specifically, the company is simplifying its structure from six US wholesale and two US retail regions to four integrated US regions to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen alignment with partners and customers. As part of the new structure, the following appointments have been made to lead the four U.S. regions: West, Central, Northeast and Southeast. Brian Gray, Regional President, will lead the West region with expanded oversight. Brian has been with Markel for 22 years and served as Regional President for the West region for eight years. In this expanded role, he will have oversight of the wholesale and retail business across the West region. Mimi Fiske, Regional President, will lead the Central region. She has been with Markel for 11 years and served as Regional President for Markel's former Midwest region. In her new role, Fiske will have expanded geographic oversight and scope for wholesale and retail. Sal Pollaro has been appointed Regional President for the expanded Northeast region with scope for wholesale and retail. He has been with Markel for 16 years, most recently serving as Executive Underwriting Officer, Professional Liability. Hollis Zyglocke, Regional President, will lead the Southeast region. She has been with Markel for seven years and served as Regional President for Markel's former Mid-Atlantic region. In her new role, Zyglocke will have expanded geographic oversight and scope for wholesale and retail. Three additional appointments have been made: Matt Huels has been appointed Chief Growth Officer, US Wholesale and Specialty; Jim Hinchley has been appointed President, Workers Compensation and Small Commercial Package; and Scott Whitehead has been appointed Executive Underwriting Officer, Casualty. Huels has been with Markel for 10 years, most recently serving as Regional President, West Retail Region and will report to Wendy Houser in his new role. Hinchley joined Markel in 2024 as Chief Retail Officer and in his new role, he will report to Alex Martin, President, Programs and Solutions. Whitehead has been with Markel for 26 years serving in various underwriting leadership roles, most recently as Senior Managing Director, Markel Insurtech and will report to Mark Schauss, Chief Underwriting Officer in his new role.
お知らせ • Jun 03Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) completed the acquisition of The Meco Group Limited.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into an agreement to acquire The Meco Group Limited on April 16, 2025. Following the acquisition, MECO will continue operating its brands within Markel International recognises the value of our team and provides lasting benefit to clients. The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee. Maria Ross, David Bartlett, Dominic Stuttaford, Nick Howard, Jamie Cook, Ai Tong and Anne Fischer of Norton Rose Fulbright acted as legal advisor to Markel Group Inc. Simon Blackburn, Chris Thompson of Grant Thornton UK LLP acted as accountants to The MECO Group Ltd. Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) completed the acquisition of The Meco Group Limited on June 2, 2025. The transaction received the necessary regulatory approvals.
Major Estimate Revision • May 29Consensus EPS estimates fall by 13%The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 EPS estimate fell from US$137 to US$119 per share. Revenue forecast steady at US$15.3b. Net income forecast to shrink 10% next year vs 12% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target broadly unchanged at US$1,879. Share price rose 2.7% to US$1,909 over the past week.
New Risk • May 22New minor risk - Insider sellingThere has been significant insider selling in the company's shares over the past 3 months. Total value of shares sold: US$1.5m This is considered a minor risk. There are several reasons why an insider may be selling, including to cover a tax obligation or pay for some other expense. However, we generally consider it a negative if insiders have been selling, especially if they do so below the current price. It implies that they considered a lower price to be reasonable. This is a weak signal, but if there is a pattern of unexplained selling, it can be a sign the insider believes the company's stock is overpriced. Note: We only include open market transactions and private dispositions of directly owned stock by individuals, not by corporations or trusts. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.
Reported Earnings • May 04First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappointFirst quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$12.11 (down from US$75.56 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$3.40b (down 24% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$155.1m (down 84% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 22% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 53% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Apr 17Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into an agreement to acquire The Meco Group Limited.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into an agreement to acquire The Meco Group Limited on April 16, 2025. Following the acquisition, MECO will continue operating its brands within Markel International recognises the value of our team and provides lasting benefit to clients. The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee.
お知らせ • Apr 10Markel Promotes Matthew Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and TerrorismMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Matthew Brooke has been promoted to Senior Underwriter, War and Terrorism, effective immediately. Reporting to Chloe Gordge, Head of War and Terrorism at Markel, Brooke's new duties will involve driving the profitable expansion of the International War and Terrorism portfolio, by identifying gaps in political violence coverage and providing bespoke solutions to insureds, globally. He will continue underwriting new and renewal business, ensuring closer coverholder interaction and working closely with the War and Terrorism Wholesale Claims team by feeding in on wordings and claims trends, while supporting younger members in the team with their professional development. Since Brooke started at Markel more than three years ago, he's demonstrated exceptional leadership and portfolio management skills and been instrumental in delivering a best-in-class underwriting service for clients. Prior to his arrival at Markel, Brooke spent more than eight years at W/R/B Underwriting, where he started as an operations assistant before progressing to an underwriter – specialising in political risk and political violence insurance solutions.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 20Markel Group: Positive Change In Insurance LeadershipSummary I view the appointment of Simon Wilson as CEO of Markel Insurance as highly positive. Share buybacks will keep increasing due to the option to redeem the preferred shares at $1,000 per share on June 1st. The value of the insurance business and Markel Ventures separately exceeds its current market cap, but a spin-off would not be positive over the long term. The long-term debt is rolled over at higher rates, increasing Markel's investment income. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Mar 19Markel Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Simon Wilson as the CEO of Markel InsuranceMarkel Group has appointed Simon Wilson as the CEO of Markel Insurance, which includes the company's three primary underwriting businesses - Markel Specialty, Markel International and Markel Global Reinsurance. With 20 years of experience, Wilson joined Markel in 2010 to lead international business development and was named managing executive of global strategy for Markel in 2020 As the former president of Markel International, Wilson's leadership saw the division's gross written premiums grow by almost 40% and net underwriting profit soar by more than 250% since 2021, stated the company. Wilson's previous experience includes heading the Lloyd's Asia platform in Singapore. The leadership overhaul will also see Jeremy Noble leave the company. Meanwhile, the leadership teams of State National and Nephila will retain their autonomy but will now report to Markel Group, along with Markel Insurance.
お知らせ • Mar 18Markel Group Inc. Announces Changes to Management Team and Board of DirectorsMarkel Group Inc. announced that Anthony F. (Tony) Markel, Vice Chairman of the Board, informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in May. Mr. Markel will retire as a director of the company at the end of the meeting, at which time he will assume the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Markel Group also announced the appointment of Jon Michael to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2025. Mr. Michael is a proven specialty insurance leader with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. Tony Markel to retire from the Board of Directors. Mr. Markel joined the company in 1964 after graduating from the University of Virginia, eventually becoming President and Chief Operating Officer in 1992. He joined the Board in 1978 and became Vice Chairman of the Board in 2009. Mr. Markel, together with Alan Kirshner and Steve Markel, led the effort to take the company public in 1986. Under their leadership, Markel grew from approximately $60 million in total assets in 1986 to roughly $25 billion in 2016 when they turned over the reins to the next generation of Markel leaders. Jon Michael appointed to Board: Mr. Michael is a seasoned industry executive with a strong track record in the specialty insurance industry. He was the Chairman of RLI Corp., a publicly traded specialty insurance company, from 2011 to 2024 and he was President and CEO of RLI from 2001 to 2021during which time RLI's market capitalization increased by a factor of ten. Mr. Michael held various positions at RLI after joining in 1982, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining RLI, he worked at the accounting firm Coopers &Lybrand. Mr. Michael was appointed interim President of Bradley University in June 2024 and has served on its Board of Trustees since 2016, most recently as Board Chair. He currently serves as the lead independent director of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
お知らせ • Mar 07Markel Promotes Nan Fine to Managing Director, Casualty, Southeast Region, Markel SpecialtyMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Nan Fine was promoted to Managing Director, Casualty, Southeast Region, Markel Specialty. In her new role, Fine will provide strategic oversight to casualty lines, including Healthcare Risk Solutions, Primary Casualty, and Excess Casualty, which will now report to her. Fine reports to Steve Girard, Regional President, Southeast Region.
お知らせ • Feb 26Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) agreed to acquire 68% stake in Educational Partners International, LLC for approximately $170 million.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) agreed to acquire 68% stake in Educational Partners International, LLC for approximately $170 million in September 2024. A cash consideration of $167.7 million will be paid by Markel Group Inc. towards common equity of Educational Partners International, LLC. The transaction received regulatory approval in January 2025. Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) completed the acquisition of 68% stake in Educational Partners International, LLC in January 2025.
お知らせ • Feb 25Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2025Markel Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2025.
お知らせ • Feb 21Markel Group, Inc Appoints Alicia Leong as Head of Marine Liabilities in SingaporeMarkel Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Alicia Leong as head of Marine Liabilities in Singapore. In the position, Leong will oversee Singapore-based Marine Energy (ME) liabilities underwriters and also provide strategic direction for overseas teams.
Reported Earnings • Feb 06Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: EPS: US$200 (up from US$147 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$16.6b (up 5.2% from FY 2023). Net income: US$2.60b (up 32% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 16% (up from 12% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 17%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Board Change • Jan 29Insufficient new directorsThere is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 6 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Larry Cunningham was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 28Markel: Why You Should Consider Buying This Stock In 2025Summary I rate Markel as a 'buy' due to its strong business model combining insurance, investments, and ventures, similar to Berkshire Hathaway. Markel stands out as a well-diversified insurance company with a robust business model. The company benefits from exceptional management, driving consistent performance and growth. Its long-term strategic focus positions it for sustained success in the insurance industry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Jan 17Markel Appoints Wanshi Lin as the Head of SingaporeMarkel has appointed Wanshi Lin as the head of Singapore, a newly created role. She will be responsible for managing the underwriting team and driving business planning and market engagement on the company's Lloyd's Singapore platform. The company stated that the creation of a new leadership role in Singapore is part of Markel's focus on expanding its Asia-Pacific operations and underwriting capabilities. In her new role, Lin will report directly to Asia-Pacific managing director Christian Stobbs. Lin joined Markel in 2018 as an assistant underwriter - marine and was promoted to senior underwriter - marine in 2023. Prior to this, Lin served as assistant vice-president at Marsh Singapore.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 30Markel: Still A HoldSummary Despite strong recent performance, I maintain a "Hold" rating on Markel due to potential challenges in both its insurance and investment segments. Markel's Q3/24 results were exceptional, with a 36.6% YoY revenue increase and a significant jump in operating income and EPS. The investment business showed substantial gains, but fluctuating investment results make metrics like P/E ratio less reliable for valuation. Despite low valuation multiples, I remain cautious about financial businesses like Markel facing potential headwinds in the coming years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Nov 14Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announces an Equity Buyback for $2,000 million worth of its shares.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $2,000 million worth of its outstanding common stock. The repurchase program has no expiration date.
Reported Earnings • Nov 01Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsThird quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$66.40 (up from US$3.15 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.61b (up 37% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$862.4m (up US$820.4m from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 19% (up from 1.2% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 21%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 170%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Oct 22Markel Group Inc. Appoints Jim Hinchley as Chief Retail OfficerMarkel Group Inc. announced that Jim Hinchley has been named Chief Retail Officer for Markel's Specialty division. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Markel's overall retail strategy, driving profitable growth in existing business, and addressing new areas for expanded growth within the retail channel. Jim has more than 25 years in the insurance industry, and he brings extensive leadership experience in underwriting, distribution, claims, and operations. Most recently, Jim served as President of Insurance at Fairmatic, where he led all insurance functions for the commercial auto Insurtech MGA. He has also held various leadership positions at Farmers and Liberty Mutual. He will report to Alex Martin and will be based in Markel's Boston office.
Seeking Alpha • Oct 14Markel Stock: High-Quality At A DiscountSummary Markel stock trades at a significant discount to peers, despite strong investment income and improved underwriting, making it an attractive entry point for investors. The company’s investment portfolio, worth ~$30 billion, and Markel Ventures, valued at $6 billion, provide a substantial margin of safety. Markel has compounded book value at 11% annually and is expected to continue growing at low double-digit rates, despite earnings volatility. Investors with a long-term horizon should consider Markel for its low-risk growth potential and attractive risk-return tradeoff. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Oct 10Markel Group Inc. Appoints Stacey Hinton as Senior Underwriter, Head of Jewellers Block, SpecieMarkel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Stacey Hinton as Senior Underwriter, Head of Jewellers Block, Specie, with immediate effect. In her new role, Hinton will be responsible for driving the profitable growth of Markel's international Jewellers Block portfolio and developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients. She will also work closely with the wider specie team, actuarial and other parts of the business to implement the Jewellers Block underwriting strategy and deliver continuous improvements to underwriting processes. Hinton will be based in London and report to Rob Ashby, Head of Specie at Markel. Hinton brings significant underwriting experience to the role, having spent more than 18 years in the insurance industry. She was most recently employed as Head of Specie at Convex Insurance, having been promoted to that role in March 2023. Prior to Convex, she worked as a specie underwriter at Fidelis Insurance. Hinton worked at Starstone Insurance between October 2010 and August 2020, first as a specie underwriter and then as a senior specie underwriter. This followed several other underwriting-related roles at Arch Insurance, Ocaso Insurance and Tysers, where she began her career in 2006.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 25Markel: Remains A Long Term BuySummary Markel has a strong 30+ year track record but faced recent growth challenges due to natural catastrophes, economic inflation, and poor acquisitions. Despite setbacks, Markel's integrity and strategic actions have led to improving fundamentals, with book value growing annually and a promising future outlook. Growth re-acceleration is expected through insurance premium growth, profitability improvements, Ventures acquisitions, and sustained high-interest income from the insurance float. Risks include longer tail insurance losses and executive turnover, but strong leadership and strategic measures mitigate these concerns, making Markel a long-term attractive stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Sep 19Markel Appoints April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk & Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions in AsiaMarkel announced the appointment of April Tam as Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk (PFR) &Cyber and Head of Financial Institutions in Asia. This strategic hire is integral to advancing Markel's profile and reinforcing its leadership position in the PFR sector. In her new role, Tam will be instrumental in strengthening Markel's Financial Institutions proposition in Asia. Working in collaboration with the regional underwriting team across Asia, Tam will focus on driving continued profitable growth of the company's PFR book and ensuring its scalability and diversification. She will also be responsible for forging strong relationships with insurance brokers, clients and partners in the region. Tam joins Markel from Allianz Commercial, where she was most recently employed as Financial Institutions Practice Leader, Asia. Prior to joining Allianz Commercial in 2018, Tam gained expertise at Zurich Insurance Group. With more than 12 years' experience in Financial Lines underwriting, Tam brings a wealth of expertise, broker relationships and a proven track record to Markel. Based in Hong Kong, Tam will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer, Asia Pacific.
お知らせ • Sep 03Markel Appoints Rhys O'neill as Senior Underwriter, Marine & Energy Liability in International SpecialtyMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced the appointment of Rhys O'Neill as Senior Underwriter, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty, with immediate effect. In his new role, O'Neill will be responsible for enhancing best-in-class underwriting strategies for renewing and new business within Markel's Marine & Energy Liability International Wholesale book of business and maintaining and strengthening strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners and internal teams. O'Neill will be based in London and report to Grant Smith, who was recently hired as Director, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty. O'Neill joins Markel from QBE, where he worked as a marine liability underwriter since October 2022, managing a diverse portfolio of risks across various marine liability lines. Previously, he'd worked as an underwriter at The Standard Club since December 2013, writing predominantly European-based business. He began his career in insurance with RGL Forensics in September 2012.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 22Markel Group's Q2: Nearly A Century Of Growth Facing Modern HeadwindsSummary Markel Group Inc., a diversified holding company, operates in insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures. Recent financial performance has been lackluster, with lower-than-expected earnings and revenue. Despite solid long-term growth, Markel faces challenges such as underperformance in EBITDA and cash flow, leading to a “Hold” rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Aug 16Markel Group Inc. Announces the Appointment of Grant Smith as Director, Marine & Energy Liability, International SpecialtyMarkel Group announced the appointment of Grant Smith as Director, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty, with immediate effect. Smith's appointment is the latest in a move to enhance Markel's international specialty underwriting capabilities and expertise, following the launch of its International Specialty practice last December. In his new role, Smith will lead the Marine &Energy Liability team across Markel's International Wholesale business. He will be responsible for driving sustainable, profitable growth initiatives that align with Markel's long-term strategic vision, aiming to expand market share and further establish Markel as a market leader in Marine and Energy liabilities. He will also focus on strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and developing and nurturing existing underwriting talent. Smith will be based in London and report to Tom Hillier, Managing Director, International Specialty, at Markel. Smith has extensive knowledge of the liability insurance market, having spent more than 17 years of his career working in various underwriting and leadership positions across this class of business. He joins Markel from QBE, where he was most recently Portfolio Manager Specialty, QBE European Operations a role he held since 2014, with responsibility for managing an extensive portfolio of international marine business, including liability, hull and P&I classes. Prior to joining QBE as a Marine &Energy Liability Underwriter in 2011, Smith had spent five years working in various underwriting roles across marine and aviation at Travelers.
お知らせ • Aug 05Markel Enhances Singapore and Hong Kong Presence with Strategic HiresMarkel announced several key hires to its Singapore and Hong Kong teams. These appointments will play a significant role in the delivery of the organisation's growth strategy as it continues strengthening its operations and underwriting capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. Alvernia Xu has been appointed to Head of Operations – Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Xu joins Markel from Liberty Specialty Markets, where she worked as Senior Manager, Operations since 2021. During this time, she was responsible for the overall management of the Asia Operations team across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. In her new role, Xu will ensure that Markel has best-in-class operational infrastructure to underpin its growth plans, improving efficiency both for clients and team members. Xu will report to Christian Stobbs, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, at Markel. Jenny Choi joins Markel in Hong Kong as Senior Underwriter, Casualty. She comes from Swiss Re, where she was, most recently, Senior Casualty Facultative Underwriter. Choi brings extensive experience of underwriting a wide range of casualty risks across Hong Kong and Taiwan, which will play an important role in helping to expand Markel's Casualty portfolio in Asia. Alongside Choi's appointment, Anna Tan joins Markel in Hong Kong as Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie. Previously, she worked for Hamilton Insurance Group, where she was employed as Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie. Tan's connectivity and track record across Asia – most recently in Greater China – will help to strengthen Markel's rapidly growing profile as a lead market for Fine Art & Specie insurance in the region. Meanwhile, Olga Wong joins Markel in Singapore, assuming the role of Senior Underwriter, Professional Financial Risk (PFR). Before joining Markel, she served as a Senior Financial Lines Underwriter at AXA XL. With 20 years of experience in financial lines underwriting across Asia, Wong's appointment will bolster Markel's Financial Lines proposition, particularly with brokers in the Singapore market. Choi, Tan and Wong will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific, at Markel. Markel has also named Isabelle Wong as Cargo Underwriter, with responsibility for developing and underwriting marine cargo business in the Asia-Pacific region. Wong joins Markel from Willis Towers Watson and will be based in Singapore, reporting to Wanshi Lin, Senior Marine Underwriter at Markel.
Reported Earnings • Aug 01Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$18.66 (down from US$50.20 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$3.70b (down 11% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$267.7m (down 60% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.2% (down from 16% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 5.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 26%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.1% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth.
お知らせ • Jul 24Markel, Insurance Operations Within Markel Group Inc., Appoints Jennifer Devereaux as Executive Underwriting Officer, Casualty, Effective September 3, 2024Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Jennifer Devereaux has been named Executive Underwriting Officer, Casualty effective September 3, 2024. In this role, she will provide overall leadership of casualty products within the company’s Specialty division. Devereaux joined Markel in January 2019 and has 30 years of experience on the carrier and broker sides of the insurance industry. Her most recent role at Markel is Senior Vice President of Underwriting within Markel Canada. In her new position, she will oversee Markel’s casualty suite of products, including Primary Casualty, Excess and Umbrella, Environmental, Energy, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Risk Managed Excess Casualty, distributed through both the wholesale and retail channels.
Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 19Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.0% to US$1,573. The fair value is estimated to be US$1,985, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 14%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.0% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 8.6% per annum over the same time period.
お知らせ • Jun 28Markel Appoints Jennifer Gebran as Head of Casualty for MENAMarkel announced that it has appointed Jennifer Gebran as head of Casualty for MENA, effective immediately. Gebran, previously with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Dubai, brings over 13 years of underwriting experience in the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa. Her role entails shaping the region's casualty underwriting strategy to drive enhanced capabilities and profitable growth. Gebran will focus on cultivating strong relationships with brokers, distribution partners, and clients to bolster Markel's leadership in casualty underwriting in MENA. Based in Dubai, she reports to Max Robbie, senior executive officer, and supports Markel's strategic expansion efforts in the region.
お知らせ • Jun 27Markel Group Inc. Appoints Phil Schmidt as Chief Strategy OfficerMarkel Group Inc. announced that Phil Schmidt has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer. Effective June 26, 2024, Schmidt will lead Markel's Global Strategy team. Schmidt, based in Bermuda, joined Markel in October 2023 as a Managing Director. Schmidt's responsibilities will include engagement with major strategic initiatives and corporate development activities that are pursued across Markel globally. Additionally, he will work closely across Markel and its State National and Nephila divisions on initiatives that address clients' most complex risk management needs by leveraging the power of the company's platform insurance, reinsurance, fronting and insurance-linked securities. Prior to Markel, Schmidt served as managing director for Burg, a boutique investment bank providing M&A, fundraising and strategy consulting services. During his 13 years with Burg, he took on roles of increasing responsibility, including serving as Chief Investment and Strategy Officer for Babbel AG and SVP, Strategy for Pearson PLC. Schmidt holds degrees from the University of Freiburg, the University of Bedfordshire and an MBA from London Business School.
お知らせ • Jun 26Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire unknown majority stake in Valor Environmental.Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire unknown majority stake in Valor Environmental on June 25, 2024. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.
Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 10Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock has risen 5.4% to US$1,580. The fair value is estimated to be US$2,000, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 14%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.2% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 7.8% per annum over the same time period.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 02Markel Group: Higher-For-Longer Interest Rates Are Increasing ProfitabilitySummary Markel Group stock is up 15.6% in 2024, on track to meet the projected 24% increase for the full year. The Q1 results show positive performance in insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures. Markel accelerated its share buyback program, nearly doubling its purchases to $161 million and reducing the share count by 2.3% year-over-year. As interest rates remain high, Markel's float becomes more valuable, benefiting from increased yields. Despite the recent price increase, I still consider Markel's shares to be undervalued. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • May 23Chairman of the Board notifies of intention to sell stockSteven Markel intends to sell 3k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 21st of May. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$1,638, it would amount to US$4.9m. Since June 2023, Steven's direct individual holding has decreased from 104.35k shares to 101.46k. Company insiders have collectively bought US$737k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months.
Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 23Now 20% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock has risen 9.8% to US$1,616. The fair value is estimated to be US$2,025, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 14%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.2% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 7.8% per annum over the same time period.
Major Estimate Revision • May 08Consensus EPS estimates increase by 30%The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has improved. 2024 revenue forecast increased from US$15.2b to US$15.9b. EPS estimate increased from US$109 to US$142 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 26% next year vs 17% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US . Consensus price target up from US$1,472 to US$1,537. Share price rose 11% to US$1,615 over the past week.
Reported Earnings • May 02First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectationsFirst quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$75.56 (up from US$37.33 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$3.93b (up 7.9% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$1.03b (up 104% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 26% (up from 14% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 25%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates significantly. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings.
お知らせ • Apr 19Markel Promotes Chloe Gordge to Head of Terrorism in LondonMarkel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. has promoted Chloe Gordge to Head of Terrorism in London, effectively immediately. This decision underlines Markel's commitment to the terrorism market by investing in top-tier talent, as the business positions itself for further profitable growth across its portfolios in Asia, London, and the United States (US). Gordge joined the organisation as an Underwriting Assistant more than 11 years ago, during which time she has driven exceptional quality, results, and customer service on an international level. One of her notable achievements was launching Markel's Active Assailant product offering for US-domiciled business, which involved drafting the wording and developing a rating tool for US clients. Her sedulous approach to underwriting led to an increased leadership profile for Markel and her latest appointment. In her new position, Gordge will lead the day-to-day running of Markel's London Terrorism portfolio. She will have responsibility for leading and implementing the team's underwriting strategy, centered on developing market-leading insurance solutions for brokers and their clients in an increasingly, unpredictable threat landscape. In addition to her new role, Gordge will continue to support members in her team with their professional development. Gordge will continue reporting to Ed Winter, Director of Terrorism in London, at Markel.
お知らせ • Apr 05Markel Group Inc. Announces K. Bruce Connell Is Not Standing for Re-Election as DirectorMarkel Group Inc. announced K. Bruce Connell is not standing for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Consequently, Mr. Connell will cease to be a director of the Company effective as of the adjournment of the 2024 Annual Meeting. The Board will not be nominating a director to stand for election as successor to Mr. Connell at the 2024 Annual Meeting.
お知らせ • Mar 14Markel Appoints Oliver Atkin to Head of Bloodstock for London MarketsMarkel has appointed Oliver Atkin to Head of Bloodstock in London, effective immediately. This investment decision in leadership underlines the organisation's long-term commitment to the equine and livestock market, through top-tier underwriting talent and creating bespoke insurance solutions for clients. Atkin will lead the Bloodstock team in London by setting the Bloodstock growth strategy as well as identifying and developing innovative products, to support brokers and customers in the bloodstock space. Alongside those duties, he'll continue building on new and existing broker relationships, while maintaining high service levels which are valued by Markel's broker partners and their policyholders. Atkin joined Markel as a Bloodstock underwriter over six years ago, during which time he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and portfolio management skills, all of which led to his recent appointment. In his new post, he will continue operating from Markel's London office and reporting directly to Juliet Redfern, Divisional Managing Director of Equine and Livestock at Markel International in London and France.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 05Markel: Buybacks Are A Good SignSummary Markel Group Inc.'s insurance engine struggled in 2023, but the Markel Ventures engine and the investment engine are performing well. Markel has been actively buying back shares, indicating management's confidence in the company's three engines. The valuation framework attempts to align with CEO Tom Gayner's approach in broad strokes. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Feb 28Markel Group Inc. Appoints Mike Heaton as Chief Operating OfficerMarkel Group Inc. announced that Mike Heaton will become executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective 27 February 2024. In this expanded role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the holding company and continue developing the system that supports Markel Group's family of companies. Heaton has a substantial track record supporting the businesses in Markel Group. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President, where he led the transformation from Markel Corporation to Markel Group Inc. by establishing a more formal holding company identity, structure, and team. From 2016 to 2022, Heaton served as President of Markel Ventures, and he was Chief Operating Officer of Markel Ventures before that. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Heaton will oversee the day-to-day operations for Markel Group with an intentional focus on three core priorities: pursuing the best capital allocation opportunities, attracting and supporting top company leaders, and amplifying the cultural values in the Markel Style. He will continue to report to Gayner from Markel Group's global headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Seeking Alpha • Feb 16Markel: Listening To Warren Buffett And Being CautiousSummary Markel reported full year results for fiscal 2023 and while investing and ventures performed solid, the insurance business disappointed. Berkshire Hathaway sold its position in Markel in Q4/23 and this might underline Buffett being cautious about the stock market. The stock appears still undervalued but considering potential risks on the horizon, I would be cautious as well. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 05Markel: I Still See Value In The Long TermSummary Markel's success is attributed to its powerful insurance engine, which generates "free capital" for investments. The insurance segment is crucial for sustaining this capital, as customers' premiums fund future investments. Markel's niche-oriented insurance offerings and focus on customer experience contribute to its low price elasticity and customer churn. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Risk • Feb 01New major risk - Revenue and earnings growthEarnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.1% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 22Markel Group: Soaring Investment Income And ValueSummary Markel Group operates a unique business model, retaining all earnings and investing in higher-yielding assets like stocks to compound shareholders' capital. The insurance operations of Markel are of good quality, with rapid growth in premiums and underwriting profits. Insurance earnings can then be redeployed to other asset classes. Markel has the potential to generate above-average book value growth by matching strong fixed-income returns with profitable investments in equity markets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Jan 18Markel Appoints Sebastian Rice as a Senior Underwriter and Head of Business Development for EuropeMarkel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. has appointed Sebastian Rice as a Senior Underwriter and head of Business Development for Europe – in a strategic move that will accelerate growth across Markel's trade credit portfolio, while strengthening the businesses' leadership position within the excess of loss (XoL) trade credit market. Based at Markel's London office, Rice will lead the organisation's business development activities in Europe which includes serving key relationships with global clients, as well as identifying new territories to grow the trade credit portfolio of business. Concurrently, Rice will be responsible for establishing and fostering long-term broker relationships and educating them on the benefits of taking out Markel's trade credit insurance policies. Rice possesses over 20 years of experience in the trade credit industry, having spent the past decade at QBE Europe, where he was previously head of Commercial Underwriting. Prior to this position, he held roles with Allianz Trade and Atradius, respectively, and has acquired deep sector knowledge – both on the risk and commercial side – which complements Markel's 'dual pen' approach to delivering high service levels for trade credit customers through best-in-class underwriting. In his new position, Rice will report to Phil Amlot, Senior Underwriter and head of Portfolio – Global – Trade Credit at Markel International.
お知らせ • Dec 19+ 1 more updateMarkel Group Inc. Names Meade Grandis Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of GroupMarkel Group Inc. announced that as a part of this transition, Meade Grandis, currently Managing Director of Accounting Policy and Reporting, will be named Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Markel Group. She has been with the company for 13 years and has more than 20 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and audit.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 06Markel: A Hiccup In The Insurance Engine, I'm Still HoldingSummary Markel's Q3 earnings report showed worse than expected insurance results, causing the stock to drop over 12%. The Insurance segment, historically the best performing segment, experienced a slowdown in growth due to divergent pricing trends and discontinuation of a program. Despite the challenges, Markel's expertise, discipline, and ability to access multiple insurance platforms position it for long-term profitability. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
お知らせ • Dec 01Markel Group Inc. Announces the Departure of Bob Cox as President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance Operations, Effective from December 31, 2023Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. announced that Bob Cox, President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance Operations, will be leaving his role December 31, after five years leading successful, profitable growth strategies for the company's global insurance operations. Cox joined Markel in 2018 to oversee Markel's global insurance operations its Markel Specialty and Markel International divisions. Prior to joining Markel, he held executive leadership insurance positions, including extensive experience in all areas of specialty and commercial property and casualty insurance. With Cox's departure, its Markel Specialty and International insurance divisions will report directly to Noble. Simon Wilson, President Markel International, Alex Martin, President, Markel Specialty, and Bryan Sanders, Chairman, Markel Specialty, will report to Noble effective December 31.