Daily Market Updates: Markel's underwriting profit surges 55% as specialty insurer strips out reinsurance exit

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Markel's underwriting profit surges 55% as specialty insurer strips out reinsurance exit

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Health Insurance

The headline premium numbers look misleading - once Markel’s deliberate exit from global reinsurance is removed, a picture of disciplined, profitable underwriting growth emerges

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