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Our culture and values

We understand that what we do truly matters and believe each of us has the power to make a meaningful difference.


At Markel, insurance is more than just a piece of paper—it’s a promise to help people rebuild their lives, a commitment that lets them take more chances and, in uncertain times, the driving force that keeps the world moving forward.

Our approach focuses on human needs, not just contractual obligations, to build genuine relationships and connect on a human level. From day one, we’ve leveraged our creativity and expertise to insure risks others wouldn’t and to help people pursue their dreams.

Our values


We're all about people

Building relationships is at the core of everything we do.

We win together

Teamwork is key, and everyone has a seat at the table.

We strive for better

Aiming for excellence and finding a better way of doing things is our passion.

We enjoy the everyday

We’re dedicated to our work but always keep a sense of humor and leave our egos at the door.

We think further

Acting in service of customers, partners, employees and communities is how we seek to build a lasting impact.

The Markel Style

Putting people first is at the heart of everything we do, and stems from the Markel Style: 214 words that are a timeless statement of our purpose.
The Markel Timeline

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