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Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, achieving $1.4 billion in operating income for the first half of the year. The company's Q2 operating revenues reached $4.6 billion, up from $3.7 billion in Q2 2024, driven by market value movements in their equity portfolio. Notable highlights include:

The Insurance segment posted a combined ratio of 96.9%, up from 93.8% in Q2 2024, impacted by adverse development in run-off risk-managed directors and officers product lines. Markel Ventures showed growth in both revenues and operating income, benefiting from the acquisitions of Valor and EPI. The company's strategic decision to place reinsurance into run-off aims to streamline focus on core underwriting activities.

Net investment income increased 3% for Q2 and 6% for H1 2025, reflecting higher yields and increased fixed maturity securities holdings. The first half of 2025 included $60.9 million in losses from the January California Wildfires.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025, registrando un reddito operativo di 1,4 miliardi di dollari nella prima metà dell'anno. I ricavi operativi del secondo trimestre sono saliti a 4,6 miliardi di dollari, rispetto ai 3,7 miliardi del secondo trimestre 2024, grazie ai movimenti di valore di mercato nel portafoglio azionario. Tra i punti salienti:

Il segmento Assicurativo ha riportato un combined ratio del 96,9%, in aumento rispetto al 93,8% del secondo trimestre 2024, influenzato da sviluppi negativi nelle linee di prodotto run-off per rischi di direttori e amministratori. Markel Ventures ha mostrato crescita sia nei ricavi che nel reddito operativo, beneficiando delle acquisizioni di Valor ed EPI. La decisione strategica di porre in run-off la riassicurazione mira a concentrare l'attenzione sulle attività di sottoscrizione principali.

Il reddito netto da investimenti è aumentato del 3% nel secondo trimestre e del 6% nella prima metà del 2025, riflettendo rendimenti più elevati e un incremento delle partecipazioni in titoli a scadenza fissa. La prima metà del 2025 ha incluso 60,9 milioni di dollari di perdite derivanti dagli incendi della California di gennaio.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) informó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025, alcanzando un ingreso operativo de 1.400 millones de dólares en la primera mitad del año. Los ingresos operativos del segundo trimestre llegaron a 4.600 millones de dólares, frente a los 3.700 millones del segundo trimestre de 2024, impulsados por movimientos en el valor de mercado de su cartera de acciones. Destacan:

El segmento de Seguros registró un ratio combinado del 96,9%, superior al 93,8% del segundo trimestre de 2024, afectado por desarrollos adversos en las líneas de productos run-off para riesgos de directores y oficiales. Markel Ventures mostró crecimiento tanto en ingresos como en ingresos operativos, beneficiándose de las adquisiciones de Valor y EPI. La decisión estratégica de poner la reaseguradora en run-off busca enfocar la atención en las actividades principales de suscripción.

Los ingresos netos por inversiones aumentaron un 3% en el segundo trimestre y un 6% en el primer semestre de 2025, reflejando mayores rendimientos y un incremento en las tenencias de valores de renta fija. La primera mitad de 2025 incluyó 60,9 millones de dólares en pérdidas por los incendios forestales de California en enero.

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Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025, enregistrant un revenu opérationnel de 1,4 milliard de dollars pour le premier semestre. Les revenus opérationnels du deuxième trimestre ont atteint 4,6 milliards de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 3,7 milliards au T2 2024, grâce aux variations de la valeur de marché de leur portefeuille d'actions. Points marquants :

Le segment Assurance a affiché un ratio combiné de 96,9%, en hausse par rapport à 93,8% au T2 2024, impacté par des développements défavorables sur les produits run-off pour les risques des administrateurs et dirigeants. Markel Ventures a connu une croissance de ses revenus et de son résultat opérationnel, profitant des acquisitions de Valor et EPI. La décision stratégique de mettre la réassurance en run-off vise à recentrer l'activité sur le cœur de la souscription.

Le revenu net des investissements a augmenté de 3% au T2 et de 6% sur le premier semestre 2025, reflétant des rendements plus élevés et une augmentation des titres à échéance fixe. Le premier semestre 2025 comprend 60,9 millions de dollars de pertes liées aux incendies de forêt en Californie en janvier.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 und erzielte im ersten Halbjahr einen operativen Gewinn von 1,4 Milliarden US-Dollar. Die operativen Umsätze im zweiten Quartal beliefen sich auf 4,6 Milliarden US-Dollar, gegenüber 3,7 Milliarden im zweiten Quartal 2024, angetrieben durch Marktwertänderungen im Aktienportfolio. Wichtige Highlights sind:

Der Versicherungsbereich verzeichnete eine Combined Ratio von 96,9%, gegenüber 93,8% im zweiten Quartal 2024, beeinträchtigt durch ungünstige Entwicklungen bei den Run-off-Risiken im Bereich Directors and Officers. Markel Ventures zeigte Wachstum bei Umsatz und operativem Gewinn, begünstigt durch die Übernahmen von Valor und EPI. Die strategische Entscheidung, die Rückversicherung in den Run-off zu geben, zielt darauf ab, den Fokus auf die Kernunterwriting-Aktivitäten zu legen.

Das Nettoanlageergebnis stieg im zweiten Quartal um 3% und im ersten Halbjahr 2025 um 6%, was auf höhere Renditen und eine erhöhte Position in festverzinslichen Wertpapieren zurückzuführen ist. Das erste Halbjahr 2025 beinhaltete Verluste von 60,9 Millionen US-Dollar durch die Waldbrände in Kalifornien im Januar.

Positive
  • Operating revenues increased to $4.6 billion in Q2 2025 from $3.7 billion in Q2 2024
  • Net investment income grew 6% in H1 2025
  • Markel Ventures showed growth in both revenues and operating income
  • Strategic streamlining through placing reinsurance division into run-off
  • 16% compound annual growth rate in stock price from December 2020 to June 2025
Negative
  • Insurance combined ratio deteriorated to 96.9% from 93.8% year-over-year in Q2
  • Adverse development in run-off risk-managed directors and officers product lines
  • $60.9 million in losses from California Wildfires in H1 2025
  • Diluted net income per share decreased to $61.60 in H1 2025 from $94.24 in H1 2024

Insights

Markel posts solid $1.4B operating income despite reinsurance run-off decision and declining insurance underwriting performance.

Markel Group's Q2 2025 results reveal a company in transition, with management making strategic structural changes to focus on core strengths. The most significant development is the decision to place the Global Reinsurance division into run-off, allowing the company to concentrate on areas where it has competitive advantages. This strategic shift comes amidst mixed financial performance.

The Insurance segment shows concerning signs with a 96.9% combined ratio for Q2 2025, deteriorating from 93.8% in Q2 2024. This 3.1 point increase was primarily driven by adverse development on run-off risk-managed directors and officers product lines and the soon-to-be discontinued Global Reinsurance division. The first half of 2025 also included $60.9 million in losses from the January 2025 California wildfires, adding one-and-a-half points to the combined ratio.

Insurance segment operating income declined significantly to $128.4 million in Q2 2025 from $176.9 million in Q2 2024, a 27.4% decrease. Similarly, for the first half of 2025, insurance operating income fell to $273.4 million from $312.8 million in the same period of 2024.

Despite these challenges, Markel's diversified business model continues to demonstrate resilience. The Investments segment delivered strong results with $822.4 million in operating income for Q2 2025, a dramatic improvement from $99.8 million in Q2 2024. This was largely driven by $580.2 million in net investment gains, compared to losses of $130 million in the prior year quarter. Net investment income also showed steady growth, increasing 3% to $228.1 million.

Markel Ventures continued its positive trajectory with $207.7 million in operating income for Q2 2025, up 17% from $177.5 million in Q2 2024. This growth was attributed to contributions from the acquisitions of Valor and EPI, as well as improved performance in construction services businesses.

Overall, Markel posted diluted earnings per share of $49.67 for Q2 2025, significantly higher than $18.62 in Q2 2024, though this improvement was largely driven by investment gains rather than underwriting performance. The company's long-term compound annual growth rate in stock price from December 2020 to June 2025 stands at a respectable 16%, reflecting the market's confidence in Markel's diversified business model despite near-term underwriting challenges.

RICHMOND, Va., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The Company also announced today it filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"We've made meaningful changes across our business in recent years, all with the goal of consistently compounding your capital," said Tom Gayner, Chief Executive Officer of Markel Group. "Our results included $1.4 billion in operating income through the first half of the year. Also, this quarter, we took another step to simplify the structure of our insurance business by placing reinsurance into run-off. That decision enables the team to focus more clearly on the core underwriting activities where we have distinct strengths."

The following table presents the Company's summary financial data, by engine, for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.


Quarter Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2025


2024


2025


2024

Operating revenues:








Insurance

$    2,232,067


$        2,148,268


$    4,419,880


$        4,333,986

Investments:








Net investment income

228,126


220,454


463,727


437,658

Net investment gains (losses)

580,223


(130,017)


431,152


772,264

Other

14,064


9,357


9,454


30,203

Total Investments

822,413


99,794


904,333


1,240,125

Markel Ventures

1,548,286


1,453,781


2,677,658


2,594,387

Total operating revenues

$    4,602,766


$        3,701,843


$    8,001,871


$        8,168,498









Operating income:








Insurance (1)

$        128,412


$           176,925


$        273,448


$           312,750

Investments:








Net investment income

228,126


220,454


463,727


437,658

Net investment gains (losses)

580,223


(130,017)


431,152


772,264

Other

14,064


9,357


9,454


30,203

Total Investments

822,413


99,794


904,333


1,240,125

Markel Ventures

207,728


177,498


310,238


281,413

Consolidated segment operating income (2)

1,158,553


454,217


1,488,019


1,834,288

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

(51,213)


(44,237)


(98,155)


(88,522)

Total operating income

$    1,107,340


$           409,980


$    1,389,864


$        1,745,766









Comprehensive income to shareholders

$        867,511


$           244,356


$    1,215,181


$        1,152,741

Diluted net income per common share

$            49.67


$               18.62


$            61.60


$               94.24









Markel Insurance combined ratio

96.9Ìý%


93.8Ìý%


96.5Ìý%


94.5Ìý%

(1)     See "Supplemental Financial Information" for the components of our Insurance engine operating income.

(2)     See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on this non-GAAP measure.

Highlights of results from the quarter and six months:

  • The changes in operating revenues and operating income for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 were largely driven by market value movements within our equity portfolio. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require that we include unrealized gains and losses on equity securities in net income. This may lead to short-term volatility in revenues and operating income that temporarily obscures our underlying operating performance.
  • Net investment income increased 3% and 6% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, reflecting a higher yield and higher average holdings of fixed maturity securities in 2025.
  • Markel Ventures operating revenues and operating income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 increased, reflecting contributions from the acquisitions of Valor and EPI, as well as improved performance at our construction services businesses.
  • The increase in Markel Insurance's combined ratio for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was primarily driven by adverse development in 2025 on our run-off risk-managed directors and officers product lines and on the Global Reinsurance division, which we announced is being placed into run-off. This adverse development in the second quarter of 2025 resulted in less overall net favorable development on prior accident years loss reserves in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024.
  • Underwriting results for the first half of 2025 included $60.9 million of net losses and loss adjustment expenses, or one-and-a-half points on the Markel Insurance combined ratio, attributed to the January 2025 wildfires in southern California (California Wildfires) compared to no catastrophe losses in the first half of 2024. Excluding losses attributed to the California Wildfires, the Markel Insurance combined ratio in the first half of 2025 was consistent with the same period of 2024.

We believe our financial performance is most meaningfully measured over longer periods of time, which tends to mitigate the effects of short-term volatility and also aligns with the long-term perspective we apply to operating our businesses and making investment decisions. The following table presents a long-term view of our performance.


Six Months

Ended June 30, 


Years Ended December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2025


2024


2023


2022


2021

Operating income (loss):










Insurance (1)

$     273,448


$     601,002


$     348,145


$     928,709


$     718,800

Investments (2)

904,333


2,772,950


2,241,419


(1,167,548)


2,353,124

Markel Ventures

310,238


520,082


519,878


404,281


330,120

Consolidated segment operating income (3)

1,488,019


3,894,034


3,109,442


165,442


3,402,044

Amortization and impairment

(98,155)


(181,472)


(180,614)


(258,778)


(160,539)

Total operating income (loss)

$  1,389,864


$  3,712,562


$  2,928,828


$      (93,336)


$  3,241,505











Net investment gains (losses) (2)

$     431,152


$  1,807,219


$  1,524,054


$ (1,595,733)


$  1,978,534

Compound annual growth rate in closing stock price

per share from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2025

16Ìý%









(1)     See "Supplemental Financial Information" for the components of our Insurance engine operating income.

(2)     Investments engine operating income includes net investment gains (losses), which are primarily comprised of unrealized gains and losses on equity securities.

(3)     See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on this non-GAAP measure.

***

A copy of our Form 10-Q is available on our website at , under Investor Relations-Financials, or on the SEC website at . Readers are urged to review the Form 10-Q for a more complete discussion of our financial performance. Our quarterly conference call, which will involve discussion of our financial results and business developments and may include forward-looking information, will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call via live webcast at . The call may be accessed telephonically by dialing (888) 660-9916 in the U.S., or (646) 960-0452 internationally, and providing Conference ID: 4614568. A replay of the call will be available on our website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call. Any person needing additional information can contact Markel Group's Investor Relations Department at [email protected].

Supplemental Financial Information
The following table presents the components of our Insurance engine operating income.


Quarter Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


Years Ended December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2025


2024


2025


2024


2024


2023


2022


2021

Markel Insurance segment

$     60,337


$   123,896


$   136,619


$   218,624


$   374,223


$   101,432


$   600,087


$   603,450

Other insurance operations

68,075


53,029


136,829


94,126


226,779


246,713


328,622


115,350

Insurance

$   128,412


$   176,925


$   273,448


$   312,750


$   601,002


$   348,145


$   928,709


$   718,800

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Consolidated segment operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure as it represents the total of the segment operating income from each of our operating segments and excludes items included in operating income. Consolidated segment operating income excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill impairments arising from purchase accounting as they do not represent costs of operating the underlying businesses. The following table reconciles operating income to consolidated segment operating income.


Quarter Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


Years Ended December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2025


2024


2025


2024


2024


2023


2022


2021

Operating income (loss)

$  1,107,340


$   409,980


$  1,389,864


$  1,745,766


$  3,712,562


$  2,928,828


$    (93,336)


$  3,241,505

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

51,213


44,237


98,155


88,522


181,472


180,614


178,778


160,539

Impairment of goodwill

�


�


�


�


�


�


80,000


�

Consolidated segment operating income

$  1,158,553


$   454,217


$  1,488,019


$  1,834,288


$  3,894,034


$  3,109,442


$   165,442


$  3,402,044

About Markel Group
Markel Group Inc. is a diverse family of companies that includes everything from insurance to bakery equipment, building supplies, houseplants, and more. The leadership teams of these businesses operate with a high degree of independence, while at the same time living the values that we call the Markel Style. Our specialty insurance business sits at the core of our company. Through decades of sound underwriting, the Markel Insurance team has provided the capital base from which we built a system of businesses and investments that collectively increase Markel Group's durability and adaptability. It's a system that provides diverse income streams, access to a wide range of investment opportunities, and the ability to efficiently move capital to the best ideas across the company. Most importantly though, this system enables each of our businesses to advance our shared goal of helping our customers, associates, and shareholders win over the long term. Visit to learn more.

Cautionary Statement
Certain of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current plans, estimates and expectations. There are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by such statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ are often presented with the forward-looking statements themselves. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ from those predicted are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, including under "Business Overview," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Safe Harbor and Cautionary Statement," and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, including under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Safe Harbor and Cautionary Statement," "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," and "Risk Factors." We assume no obligation to update this release (including any forward-looking statements) as a result of new information, developments, or otherwise. This release speaks only as of the date issued.

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FAQ

What was Markel Group's (MKL) operating income for H1 2025?

Markel Group reported $1.4 billion in operating income for the first half of 2025.

How did Markel's (MKL) Q2 2025 combined ratio compare to Q2 2024?

Markel's combined ratio increased to 96.9% in Q2 2025 from 93.8% in Q2 2024, primarily due to adverse development in run-off risk-managed directors and officers product lines.

What was the impact of California Wildfires on Markel's (MKL) H1 2025 results?

The January 2025 California Wildfires resulted in $60.9 million of net losses, adding one-and-a-half points to Markel Insurance's combined ratio.

How much did Markel's (MKL) net investment income grow in H1 2025?

Net investment income increased 6% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, due to higher yield and increased holdings of fixed maturity securities.

What strategic changes did Markel (MKL) announce in Q2 2025?

Markel announced placing its reinsurance division into run-off to simplify its insurance business structure and focus on core underwriting activities.
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