RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation
(NYSE:MKL) announced today that Thomas S.
Gayner and Richard R. Whitt,
III, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the corporation, were
elected to the Board of Directors effective August 30, 2016. Alan I.
Kirshner, Chairman of the Board, commented, "The Board
welcomes Tom and Richie to the Board of Directors. The corporation
will benefit greatly from their participation on the Board as
members bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience as
well as strategic insight and foresight into opportunities that lie
ahead."
In addition, on August 30, 2016,
the Board appointed F. Michael
Crowley, President of the corporation, to Vice Chairman. Mr.
Kirshner remarked, "This title honors the significant contributions
Mike has made to Markel's success and recognizes the key role he
will continue to play in managing the organization along with Tom
and Richie."
About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a
diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche
markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites
specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses,
it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service
so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the
Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits
and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit
Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com.
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