Markel CEO logs 47-share tax-withholding trade

MARKEL GROUP INC. executive Wilson Simon, CEO of Markel Insurance, reported a Form 4 transaction involving company common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/19/2026 - 04:34 PM EST

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MARKEL GROUP INC. executive Wilson Simon, CEO of Markel Insurance, reported a Form 4 transaction involving company common stock. On February 17, 2026, he disposed of 47 shares of common stock at $2,084.46 per share as a tax-withholding disposition, meaning shares were surrendered to cover tax obligations rather than sold in an open-market trade. Following this transaction, his directly held stake stands at 1,628.6286 shares of Markel Group common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 47 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Wilson Simon

Role CEO, Markel Insurance

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	47	$2,084.46	$98K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,628.6286 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 1,675.6286 to 1,628.6286 shares (Direct)

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What insider transaction did Markel Group (MKL) report for Wilson Simon?

Markel Group reported that Wilson Simon, CEO of Markel Insurance, disposed of 47 shares of common stock. The transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are delivered to cover tax obligations rather than sold on the open market.

Was the Markel Group (MKL) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction was coded “F,” indicating a tax-withholding disposition. Shares were used to satisfy tax liabilities by delivering securities, rather than representing a discretionary open-market sale of Markel Group common stock by the executive.

How many Markel Group (MKL) shares did Wilson Simon dispose of and at what price?

Wilson Simon disposed of 47 shares of Markel Group common stock at a price of $2,084.46 per share. The transaction reflects a tax-withholding event, where the value of the surrendered shares is applied to cover tax obligations.

How many Markel Group (MKL) shares does Wilson Simon hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported tax-withholding disposition, Wilson Simon directly holds 1,628.6286 shares of Markel Group common stock. This figure represents his remaining direct ownership position following the 47-share disposition on February 17, 2026.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the Markel Group (MKL) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code “F” indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 47 Markel Group common shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations, rather than reflecting an ordinary purchase or sale in the market.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Wilson Simon

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O MARKEL GROUP INC.

4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY

(Street)

GLEN ALLEN

23060

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MARKEL GROUP INC. [ MKL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CEO, Markel Insurance

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		47	D	$2,084.46	1,628.6286	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Karen O. Earls, Attorney-in-fact for Simon Wilson	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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