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Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) director adds shares through employee stock plan

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MARKEL GROUP INC. director Morgan E. Housel reported a small, routine change in holdings through an employee stock purchase plan. On June 15, 2026, he acquired 65.9218 shares of common stock at $1,668.65 per share under the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. After this transaction, he directly holds 1,028.9718 shares of Markel common stock. This reflects a compensation-related purchase rather than an open-market trade.

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Insider Housel Morgan E.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 65.922 $1,668.65 $110K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,028.972 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares acquired 65.9218 shares Common Stock acquired on June 15, 2026
Price per share $1,668.65 per share Purchase under MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Post-transaction holdings 1,028.9718 shares Total common shares held directly after transaction
Transaction classification Code J – Other acquisition or disposition Form 4 non-derivative transaction code description
MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Shares acquired pursuant to the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock for the reported transaction."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) describing the reported transaction."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction_code_description: Other acquisition or disposition."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Housel Morgan E.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MARKEL GROUP INC.
4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY

(Street)
GLEN ALLEN VIRGINIA 23060

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MARKEL GROUP INC. [ MKL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/15/2026J(1)65.9218A$1,668.651,028.9718D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired pursuant to the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Karen O. Earls, Attorney-in-fact for Morgan E. Housel06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Markel Group (MKL) director Morgan Housel report?

Morgan E. Housel reported acquiring 65.9218 Markel common shares through the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $1,668.65 per share. This Form 4 reflects a routine, compensation-related stock purchase rather than an open-market trade.

How many Markel (MKL) shares does Morgan Housel hold after this Form 4?

After the transaction, Morgan E. Housel holds 1,028.9718 Markel shares directly. The Form 4 shows his updated ownership following the acquisition of 65.9218 shares through the company’s 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What was the price paid per share in Morgan Housel’s Markel stock purchase?

The reported price per share was $1,668.65 for the 65.9218 shares of Markel common stock. These shares were acquired under the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.

Was Morgan Housel’s Markel (MKL) Form 4 a market buy or a plan purchase?

The filing shows a plan-based purchase, not an open-market buy. A footnote states the 65.9218 shares were acquired under the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, classifying it as a compensation-related transaction.

What does the transaction code J mean in the Markel (MKL) Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 uses transaction code J, described as “Other acquisition or disposition”. In this case, a footnote clarifies it represents shares acquired through the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan rather than a standard market trade.