NYSE:MKL · New York Stock Exchange
-$18.15 today
Vol 0.03M · Avg 0.07M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Markel Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare MKL returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
11.3%
avg 8.5%
ROIC
7.4%
avg 3.8%
ROA
3.1%
avg 2.9%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 11.3% versus its period average of 8.5%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Sinnickson Gayner | Chief Executive Officer & Director | $4.90M | — | 65 | $56,259.67 | 0.45% |
Simon Wilson | Executive VP & CEO of Markel Insurance | $3.12M | — | 48 | $2,396.75 | 0.02% |
Richard Randolph Grinnan | Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | $1.73M | — | 57 | $4,147.07 | 0.03% |
Brian Jeffrey Costanzo | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Financial Officer of Markel Insurance Operations | $1.38M | — | 47 | $1,630.08 | 0.01% |
Meade Grandis | Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | — | — | — | $294.08 | <0.01% |
Frederick W. May Jr. | Vice President of Sales & Business Development | — | — | — | $1,126.96 | <0.01% |
Sal Pollaro Jr. | Regional President for Northeast region of US Wholesale & Specialty division | — | — | — | $1,126.96 | <0.01% |
Amy McCann | Chief Administrative Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Jeff Lamb | Executive Director of Programs and Alliances - Markel Specialty | — | — | — | — | — |
Jennifer Blackwell | Deputy Chief Communications Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$371,065.71
Sells
24
$3.83M
Net Sentiment
$3.46M
Net selling
Most Active
MARKEL STEVEN A
18 transactions
1–10 of 27
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $371,065.71 and 24 sells worth $3.83M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $3.46M. MARKEL STEVEN A was the most active insider with 18 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +17.3% | +8.9% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +21.4% | +8.7% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +32.0% | +8.1% (13yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +33.5% | +10.4% (13yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +33.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +10.4% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages MKL?
Markel Corporation (MKL) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Brian Jeffrey Costanzo, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Financial Officer of Markel Insurance Operations.
Are MKL insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $10.96M.
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