Markel MKL Underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Markel in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept mkl:UnderwritingAcquisitionAndInsuranceExpenses.
The official record: Markel’s 10-Q, filed April 28, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Markel's underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses?
- Markel (MKL) reported underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses of $739.83M in Q1 2026.
- How has Markel's underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses changed year-over-year?
- Markel's underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses decreased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $747.44M to $739.83M.
- What is the long-term trend for Markel's underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Markel's underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses has grown at a 8.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.29B to $3.13B.
- What does underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses mean?
- These are the costs directly associated with the insurance business, including commissions paid to brokers, administrative costs, and other expenses related to acquiring and maintaining insurance policies. It is a key component in calculating the insurance combined ratio.