Financial Ratings
Markel receives high marks for financial stability and claims paying ability from insurance industry analysts. Our ratings include:
- A.M. Best Company Financial Strength "A Excellent" in Category XIV
- Fitch Insurer Financial Strength Rating "A (Strong)"
- Fortune 1000 Company
Knowing Our Niche
Success in specialty insurance is about knowing your markets. With 60+ years of experience in our niche markets, Markel Specialty develops and underwrites specialty insurance products to address the unique risks these organizations face. Our target markets include:
- Children's camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, YMCAs
- Child care centers
- Historic homes
- Horse farms, riding and show animal clubs, guides and outfitters, private horse owner's liability
- Human services and nonprofits
- Gymnastics, dance, and martial arts schools
- Museums and private libraries
- Independent schools