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Dec 31, 2020

Markel Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Markel reported strong Q4 results with an 89% combined ratio and solid investment returns, despite pandemic and catastrophe-related losses.

Key Takeaways

Markel Corporation reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter, the company reported an 89% combined ratio, which included four points of pandemic and catastrophe-related losses. Markel Ventures also saw strong top and bottom line performance amid challenging economic conditions and the company achieved solid investment returns despite volatile market conditions and historically low interest rates.

Insurance operations delivered an underwriting profit for 2020 despite significant pandemic and catastrophe losses.

Reported an 89% combined ratio for Q4, including 4 points from pandemic and catastrophes.

Markel Ventures showed strong top and bottom-line performance despite economic challenges.

Achieved solid investment returns despite market volatility and low interest rates.

Total Revenue
$3.36B
Previous year: $2.58B
+30.0%
EPS
$59.3
Previous year: $36.3
+63.6%
Combined Ratio
89%
Previous year: 94%
-5.3%
Gross Profit
$9.48B
Previous year: $9.37B
+1.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$24.9B
Previous year: $3.07B
+711.2%
Free Cash Flow
$447M
Previous year: $534M
-16.2%
Total Assets
$41.7B
Previous year: $37.5B
+11.3%

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Forward Guidance

Markel enters 2021 well positioned to continue the momentum of our excellent fourth quarter. We will help our customers navigate continued near-term economic uncertainties and cautiously look forward to greater opportunities as economies around the world recover.