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MELBOURNE, Australia , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Joanna Quigan as Senior Underwriter, Professional and Financial Risks (PFR) in Melbourne, with immediate effect. In her new role, Quigan will be responsible for developing and managing underwriting strategies for renewing and new business within Markel's Professional and Financial Risks book of business in Australia, with a particular focus on Professional Indemnity.

SINGAPORE , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today 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.

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Markel Group Inc. (MKL 1.69%) may not be a household name, but it has been well regarded by a small group of investors due to its sustainable long-term track record. In the last five years alone, the stock has delivered a solid 125% (as of writing).

SINGAPORE , June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter, marking the establishment of the company's first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore. In her new role, Sim will be responsible for developing Markel's Casualty presence in Southeast Asia and the broader Asian market.

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New data shows consumers increasingly switching stores, brands, and buying habits amid inflation and tariff concerns GLEN ALLEN, Va. , June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As grocery prices continue to rise, a new national survey by RDSolutions reveals that 86% of U.S. shoppers have switched to private label products for at least some of the items they regularly purchase—underscoring growing price sensitivity amid inflation and looming global tariffs.

RICHMOND, Va. , June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced today 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.

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Markel Group remains a Strong Buy as multiple return engines keep firing and underwriting improvements position it for stronger performance in coming years. Markel Ventures is increasingly significant, delivering robust returns and benefiting from reinvestment of retained earnings, despite occasional acquisition missteps. Markel's valuation is attractive, with recent stock underperformance not reflecting the company's fundamental progress and capital allocation discipline.