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Markel Corp (MKL) 936.98 $MKL

Progressive Poised for Growth Despite High Combined Ratio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 9:28AM CDT
On Jun 10, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Progressive Corp. (PGR).
PGR: 32.66 (-0.20), CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Cincinnati Financial Well Poised: Is it in Your Portfolio?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 8:13AM CDT
On Jun 9, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF).
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), NGHC: 21.49 (-0.55), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Omaha skyline gets a new brand
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 11:31AM CDT
The Omaha skyline will soon be decorated with a new logo. Markel Corporation will install its corporate emblem on the north tower of Central Park Plaza, home to more than 200 employees of its specialty insurance division.
MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Maiden Holdings (MHLD) Offers Senior Notes Worth $110M
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 8:56AM CDT
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (MHLD) will offer 6.625% $110 million senior notes. These notes are scheduled to mature on Jun 14, 2046.
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), MHLD: 13.55 (-0.02), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

XL Group Poised for Growth Despite Exposure to Cat Losses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 8:49AM CDT
On Jun 7, 2016, we issued an updated research report on XL Group plc (XL).
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), XL: 33.70 (+0.12), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Stephen Leeret joins Markel Specialty as head of its programs business
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 07, 2:29PM CDT
Markel Specialty, a division of Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL), announced today that Stephen Leeret has joined the company and will be leading its delegated authority programs business. Leeret, an insurance executive with 26 years of experience, was previously employed by Lexington Insurance Company, an AIG company.
MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Cincinnati Financial (CINF) Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q1
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 7:19AM CDT
On Jun 6, 2016, shares of Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) hit a 52-week high of $69.81, driven by better-than-expected first-quarter 2016 results.
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), NGHC: 21.49 (-0.55), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20), MCO: 99.44 (-1.63)

Willis Towers Widens Insurance Management Services Base
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 02, 4:58PM CDT
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WLTW) recently obtained official permission from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority to provide insurance management services in Switzerland.
WLTW: 127.01 (-2.57), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20), MMC: 66.35 (-0.28)

Intercontinental Exchange Weak Trading Volumes a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 02, 8:16AM CDT
On Jun 1, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE).
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), ICE: 261.29 (-1.23), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Should You Dump Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. Shares Now?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 9:00AM CDT
On May 31, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK..
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), NGHC: 21.49 (-0.55), BRK.B: 141.76 (-0.47), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

AmTrust Financial Expands Base with Nationale Borg Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 8:54AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) closed the acquisition of N.V, Nationale Borg-Maatschappij and its affiliates ("Nationale Borg"

from Egeria and HAL Investments.
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), AFSI: 25.97 (-0.32), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Markel Appoints Senior Trade Credit Underwriter in New York
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 9:30AM CDT
Markel Corporation has appointed Howard Lee as senior underwriter in its trade credit and political risk business in the US.
MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

ProAssurance's Growth Prospects Dull Amid High Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 9:08AM CDT
On May 27, 2016, we issued an updated research report on ProAssurance Corporation (PRA).
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), PRA: 52.05 (-0.39), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Willis Towers: Growth Prospects Bright, Expenses on the Rise
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 9:42AM CDT
On May 25, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WLTW).
WLTW: 127.01 (-2.57), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20), MMC: 66.35 (-0.28)

Increased Earnings Estimates Seen for Markel (MKL): Can It Move Higher?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 7:32AM CDT
Markel (MKL) could be an interesting play for investors as it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision.
MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

XL Group Comes Up with New Lifestyle Insurance Policy
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 25, 8:26AM CDT
XL Group plc (XL) and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) have joined forces to introduce a lifestyle insurance policy for the existing as well as upcoming young and new art collectors and artists of New York City.
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), AJG: 48.03 (-0.33), XL: 33.70 (+0.12), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

CBOE Holdings Poised for Growth; Stiff Competition a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 24, 9:17AM CDT
On May 23, 2016, we issued an updated research report on CBOE Holdings, Inc. (CBOE).
CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), CBOE: 64.41 (+1.16), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Everest Re (RE) Eyes Global Expansion with New Initiatives
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 19, 9:08AM CDT
On May 18, we issued an updated research report on Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE).
RE: 179.11 (-1.31), NMIH: 5.87 (-0.02), Y: 524.69 (-15.54), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

Progressive (PGR) April Earnings Fall on Higher Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 19, 7:58AM CDT
Progressive Corp.'s (PGR) operating earnings for Apr 2016 came in at 7 cents per share, significantly down from 29 cents earned in the year-ago month.
PGR: 32.66 (-0.20), CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), Y: 524.69 (-15.54), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

AXIS Capital Well Poised for Growth on Strategic Initiatives
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 18, 9:21AM CDT
On May 17, we issued an updated research report on AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS).
AXS: 55.46 (-0.67), CINF: 70.47 (-0.27), Y: 524.69 (-15.54), MKL: 936.98 (-11.20)

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