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Markel
A specialty carrier known for hard-to-place risks, professional liability, and niche industry programs.
About Markel
Markel is a specialty insurer widely recognized as a leader in the excess and surplus (E&S) market. The company writes classes and exposures that standard carriers decline — from equine operations and youth camps to social service nonprofits and specialty contractors.
Markel's underwriting culture is famously disciplined, and the company holds an A (Excellent) rating from AM Best. For hard-to-place accounts, Markel is often the difference between placement and non-renewal.
Mission
"To build one of the world's great companies through disciplined specialty underwriting, long-term thinking, and a values-driven culture known as the Markel Style."
Program strengths
- ✓Specialty & E&S
- ✓Professional liability
- ✓Nonprofit & social services
- ✓Equine & agriculture
Best fit
Businesses in specialized or higher-hazard classes that standard markets decline.
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