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Markel Corp. completes THOMCO acquisition

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:06:49 +0000

Richmond, Va.-based Markel Corp. said it completed its acquisition of Thompson Insurance Enterprises, which operates as THOMCO.

Markel Corp. completes THOMCO acquisition via IFAwebnews.

Markel buying THOMCO in what is called ‘win for both parties’

Bob Graham — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:10:51 +0000

Richmond, Va.-based Markel Corp. is acquiring Thompson Insurance Enterprises, which operates as THOMCO, a privately held program administrator underwriting multi-line, industry-focused insurance programs.

Markel buying THOMCO in what is called ‘win for both parties’ via IFAwebnews.

Markel buys majority interest in Richmond-based behavioral health firm

Bob Graham — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:20:44 +0000

Markel Corp. has acquired a majority interest in a privately held behavioral health management firm located in its back yard in Richmond, Va.

Markel buys majority interest in Richmond-based behavioral health firm via IFAwebnews.

Markel Corp.’s CEO Kirshner taking leave for medical treatments

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:52:43 +0000

Markel Corp., a Richmond, Va.-based specialty insurance marketer and underwriter, announced today (Nov. 29) that its chairman and chief executive “may be absent” from the corporate offices for two months to receive medical treatments.

Markel Corp.’s CEO Kirshner taking leave for medical treatments via IFAwebnews.

With more mergers and acquisitions, insurance industry shows new life

Bob Graham — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:48:38 +0000

The number of insurance industry mergers and acquisitions has jumped in the last few months, after two years of minimal activity.

With more mergers and acquisitions, insurance industry shows new life via IFAwebnews.

Markel Corp. to add workers’ comp. sales with $135 million acquisition

Bob Graham — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:22:22 +0000

Markel Corp. is acquiring Aspen Holdings, a privately held insurance group that provides workers’ compensation insurance, for about $135 million.

Markel Corp. to add workers’ comp. sales with $135 million acquisition via IFAwebnews.

Markel Corp. streamlines succession with new management structure

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:13:50 +0000

Markel Corp. announced a new management structure that the company said allows for future succession among its leaders, including the creation of a new Office of the President.

Markel Corp. streamlines succession with new management structure via IFAwebnews.

2010 IIAV Annual Convention slated for June 20-23

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:02:09 +0000

The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia has scheduled its 2010 Annual Convention for June 20-23 at the Virginia Beach Hilton.

2010 IIAV Annual Convention slated for June 20-23 via IFAwebnews.

Springman, on leave, resigns from Markel Corp.

Bob Graham — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:24 +0000

Markel Corp. said Paul W. Springman has resigned as the Richmond, Va.-based specialty insurer’s president and CEO, effective Jan. 1.

Springman, on leave, resigns from Markel Corp. via IFAwebnews.

Markel backs Maryland-based dredging manufacturer

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:00:33 +0000

Markel Corp., a specialty insurer based in Richmond, Va., is making an investment in Baltimore, Md., company that manufactures dredging equipment domestically and internationally.

Markel backs Maryland-based dredging manufacturer via IFAwebnews.