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Markel Group Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary5 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • All reportable segments contributed positively in 2025, with significant progress from decisive long-term actions, including exiting underperforming businesses and leadership changes.

  • Operating income reached $3.2 billion for 2025, with adjusted operating income at $2.3 billion, reflecting broad-based contributions from all segments.

  • Operating revenues grew 5% year-over-year to $15.5 billion, and comprehensive income to shareholders was $2.6 billion.

  • Markel Insurance underwent simplification and refocusing, with improved underwriting profitability and higher net investment income.

  • The group’s diversified ecosystem, including Industrial, Financial, and Consumer segments, delivered strong results, benefiting from autonomous leadership and long-term decision-making.

Financial highlights

  • Consolidated operating revenues rose 8% for the quarter and 5% for the year; operating income for the quarter was $795M, up from $595M last year.

  • Adjusted operating income grew 19% for the quarter and 10% for the year, reaching $2.3B in 2025.

  • Net investment income grew 5% to $970 million, driven by higher yields and increased fixed maturity holdings.

  • Operating cash flows totaled $2.8 billion in 2025; share repurchases reached $429.5 million, reducing shares outstanding to 12.6 million.

  • Debt to capital ratio improved to 19% from 20% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Leadership expects continued improvement in combined ratio and return on equity, with a focus on executing the new business structure and leveraging technology investments.

  • Underwriting premium volume in 2026 will decrease by ~$2B due to the exit from Global Reinsurance and changes in the Hagerty partnership, but these are expected to benefit profitability metrics long-term.

  • Market conditions in specialty insurance are softening, with increased competition and pricing pressure, but the company is confident in its diversified and focused approach.

  • Management emphasizes long-term performance, with a five-year compound annual growth rate in intrinsic value per share of 15%.

  • The company is positioned to continue compounding shareholder value across generations.

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Markel Group Inc is a diversified financial holding company with operations in insurance, reinsurance, and investment management. The company offers specialty insurance products for a variety of niche markets and invests in both public and private companies through its subsidiaries. Its operations also include businesses in manufacturing and services. Markel Group Inc is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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