How Insurance Companies Turn Their Premiums Into Billions in Profit

Much is made of Berkshire Hathaway's investments, but the real story behind the company's success is the "float." Auto insurance giant Progressive generated nearly $1 billion from its float in the first quarter of 2026 alone.

The Motley Fool • 2 hours ago

MKL Stock Declines 15.4% in YTD: What Should Investors Do Now?

Markel Group targets insurance expansion and underwriting growth, supported by investment income, technology upgrades and acquisitions.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 8, 2026

Markel International appoints Dan McCarthy as Managing Director of Marine, Energy and Construction

LONDON, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Dan McCarthy as Managing Director of its newly structured Marine, Energy and Construction division in its London Market business.  The appointment forms part of Markel International's continued evolution of its London Market business, creating a clearer, more scalable Marine, Energy and Construction structure that supports sustainable growth and makes it easier for brokers to access specialist underwriting expertise.

PRNewsWire • Jun 2, 2026

Markel: Value Compounder At Multi-Year Valuation Lows

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.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026

Why Is Markel Group (MKL) Up 5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Markel Group (MKL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • May 28, 2026

Will Goldman Sachs, Markel, or SanDisk Be the Next Big Stock Split?

Wall Street has rediscovered the stock split. KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC | KLAC Price Prediction) announced a 10-for-1 forward stock split in May 2026, alongside its fiscal Q3 earnings beat and paired with a roughly 21% dividend hike, with shares trading around the $1,800 range.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026

Markel International appoints Sebastian Rice as Head of Global Development, Trade Credit

LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Sebastian Rice to Head of Global Development – Trade Credit, effective immediately.  Reporting to Phil Amlot, Global Head of Trade Credit – International, Rice will work closely with him to drive innovative, solution-led underwriting and develop bespoke offerings that respond to evolving market conditions and client needs across Markel's global hubs.

PRNewsWire • May 18, 2026

Markel expands professional liability offerings with new media and entertainment coverage options

RICHMOND, Va., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced an expansion of its professional liability offerings for insurance protection against fast-evolving creative, digital and professional risks.

PRNewsWire • May 14, 2026

Markel Group Expands AI-Driven Underwriting With Hyperexponential

MKL boosts AI-powered underwriting in Canada with hyperexponential, replacing spreadsheets with a centralized pricing platform.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2026

Markel Canada Partners with hyperexponential to Build AI-Native Underwriting Environment

TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Markel International partners with hyperexponential to modernize rating, underwriting workflows and integration across its Canadian business.

Business Wire • May 12, 2026