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Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) operates as a diversified financial holding company with core expertise in specialty insurance and strategic investments. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with essential updates on the company's underwriting developments, portfolio expansions, and operational milestones.
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AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “bbb+” to Markel Group's (NYSE: MKL) $600 million senior unsecured notes due 2054, with a stable outlook. The new debt will rank equally with Markel's existing senior unsecured notes. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, potentially including the redemption of Markel's $600 million Series A 6.00% preferred shares callable in June 2025.
Markel’s financial leverage was in the low-to-mid 20% range at the end of 2023 and is expected to remain in the mid-20% range post-issuance. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) coverage of interest expenses and preferred dividends averaged 6.4 times over the past three years but decreased to 6.0 times in 2023.
This rating reflects the profile of Markel’s principal insurance subsidiaries, the parent company’s financial leverage, coverage, overall debt servicing profile, and the structural subordination of the holding company's senior unsecured debt.
Markel Group Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showing growth in operating revenues and income fueled by the Investments engine. The Insurance engine saw revenue growth due to new business and favorable rates, while Markel Ventures reported a strong quarter. The company aims for long-term profitability and steady growth across its financial engines.
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