Markel Corporation
MKLNYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedFinancialsProperty And Casualty Insurance
- Coverage
- Coverage universe Identity published; no third-party ESG observation yet.
- ESG profile reviewed
- Last editorial update to this profile.
- Quote
- Last verified closeObservation time is shown beside the price.
- Methodology
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Market overview
Up+USD 26.92 (+1.48%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 1,835.00
- Previous close
- USD 1,816.06
- Day high
- USD 1,849.11
- Day low
- USD 1,827.35
- Volume
- 55,233
- Market cap
- USD 22,834,444,288
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 1,948.00 | USD 1,950.00 | USD 1,927.74 | USD 1,948.01 | 41,800 | |
| USD 1,883.05 | USD 1,895.32 | USD 1,878.64 | USD 1,892.00 | 26,000 | |
| USD 1,935.00 | USD 1,976.79 | USD 1,919.69 | USD 1,974.53 | 111,900 | |
| USD 2,060.74 | USD 2,072.25 | USD 2,042.85 | USD 2,042.94 | 39,800 | |
| USD 2,050.84 | USD 2,062.35 | USD 2,018.46 | USD 2,056.92 | 41,400 | |
| USD 2,147.16 | USD 2,172.22 | USD 2,143.36 | USD 2,164.73 | 44,100 | |
| USD 2,191.33 | USD 2,199.80 | USD 2,175.47 | USD 2,191.90 | 29,900 | |
| USD 2,147.75 | USD 2,154.19 | USD 2,097.56 | USD 2,132.83 | 40,900 | |
| USD 2,047.46 | USD 2,060.55 | USD 2,011.00 | USD 2,047.08 | 72,500 | |
| USD 2,151.10 | USD 2,165.00 | USD 2,096.92 | USD 2,102.15 | 59,300 | |
| USD 2,056.25 | USD 2,073.22 | USD 2,041.88 | USD 2,066.97 | 31,700 | |
| USD 1,970.96 | USD 1,989.47 | USD 1,945.00 | USD 1,970.64 | 45,700 | |
| USD 1,913.89 | USD 1,932.86 | USD 1,886.61 | USD 1,892.82 | 52,900 | |
| USD 1,954.53 | USD 1,957.47 | USD 1,920.59 | USD 1,924.82 | 51,100 | |
| USD 1,906.95 | USD 1,950.87 | USD 1,895.37 | USD 1,895.74 | 70,500 | |
| USD 1,772.00 | USD 1,788.99 | USD 1,749.23 | USD 1,751.37 | 96,100 | |
| USD 1,837.96 | USD 1,856.92 | USD 1,821.00 | USD 1,833.22 | 74,300 | |
| USD 1,839.00 | USD 1,864.64 | USD 1,830.00 | USD 1,846.37 | 80,600 | |
| USD 1,841.00 | USD 1,849.93 | USD 1,824.00 | USD 1,846.00 | 79,600 | |
| USD 1,950.88 | USD 1,972.41 | USD 1,932.20 | USD 1,953.01 | 80,200 | |
| USD 1,931.38 | USD 1,941.85 | USD 1,909.67 | USD 1,922.77 | 96,000 | |
| USD 1,958.86 | USD 1,974.00 | USD 1,867.18 | USD 1,886.16 | 125,400 | |
| USD 1,830.00 | USD 1,849.86 | USD 1,826.87 | USD 1,847.24 | 39,100 | |
| USD 1,808.28 | USD 1,820.00 | USD 1,793.03 | USD 1,797.28 | 73,203 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Markel Corporation (MKL) is a diversified insurance holding company primarily operating through specialty insurance and reinsurance underwriting, investment management, and run-off insurance businesses. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Markel underwrites specialty commercial insurance, oversees an investment portfolio, and operates internationally across multiple insurance segments (ticker: MKL, NYSE).
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Established enterprise risk management and governance structures, including supervisory college reviews and group-wide evaluation of financial data and corporate governance, support oversight of its insurance operations and risk exposures.
- Public track record of sustainability and corporate responsibility reporting with multi-year sustainability/ESG reports available (2006–2025), indicating transparency on social and environmental practices and progress.
- People-first emphasis in corporate responsibility programs and commitments to long-term sustainable company citizenship suggest attention to employee and community-related ESG issues.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- As a specialty insurer and reinsurer, Markel is exposed to underwriting losses and climate-related catastrophe risk, which can materially affect financial results and underwriting stability in a changing climate.
- Investor governance disputes and contested shareholder proposals (e.g., on climate reporting and special meeting rights noted in recent proxy materials) indicate active shareholder pressure and potential governance contention around ESG disclosure and boa
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Audited Methodology
Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Data integrity and methodology
MSCI and Sustainalytics ratings are shown separately with their own observation dates; they are not blended into one score, and providers can disagree. Market quotes are delayed or last-close values, and every snapshot states its source and observation time. Read the full rating methodology.
Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
Core balance sheet and equity valuation metrics sourced from corporate filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Markel Corporation (MKL)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Markel Corporation (MKL). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is Markel Corporation considered an ESG leader or laggard in Financials?
Independent benchmark status for Markel Corporation is evaluated relative to Financials peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Markel Corporation?
Key material risks for Markel Corporation include: As a specialty insurer and reinsurer, Markel is exposed to underwriting losses and climate-related catastrophe risk, which can materially affect financial results and underwriting stability in a changing climate.; Investor governance disputes and contested shareholder proposals (e.g., on climate reporting and special meeting rights noted in recent proxy materials) indicate active shareholder pressure and potential governance contention around ESG disclosure and boa. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.