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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2017
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Markel Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia | 001-15811 | 54-1959284 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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4521 Highwoods Parkway Glen Allen, Virginia | | 23060-6148 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 747-0136
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On March 8, 2017, Markel Corporation issued a press release announcing the estimated impact of the change in the Ogden rate on its reserves. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release issued March 8, 2017. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| MARKEL CORPORATION |
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March 8, 2017 | By: | | /s/ Anne G. Waleski |
| Name: | | Anne G. Waleski |
| Title: | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release issued March 8, 2017. |