Financial Ratings

Markel Insurance Company receives high marks for financial stability and claims paying ability from insurance industry analysts. Our "A Excellent" rating by A.M. Best Company was reaffirmed in June 2009.

A.M. Best cited Markel's "well-established market position, sustained operating profitability, solid risk-adjusted capitalization, excellent operating cash flow, adequate liquidity, and financial flexibility" in the rating affirmation.* > Read more.

We also have access to the financial and underwriting resources of our parent company, Markel Corporation.  Our ratings include:

• A.M. Best Company Financial Strength "A Excellent" in Category XIII 
• 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 Insurance Company develops and underwrites specialty insurance products to address the unique risks these organizations face.  Our target markets include:

• B&Bs and country inns
• Children's camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, YMCAs
• Child care centers
• Health, swim, and racquet clubs
• Historic homes
• Horse farms, riding and show animal clubs, dude ranches, guides and outfitters, private horse owner's liability
• Human services and nonprofits
• Gymnastics, dance, and martial arts schools
• Museums and private libraries
• Private schools
• Student accident and health

Markel Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Markel Corporation, a Virginia-based international specialty lines insurance company. Markel Insurance Company is admitted and licensed to underwrite property & casualty, accident & health, and equine insurance throughout the U.S.