SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 4, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
Markel Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 001-15811 54-1959284
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
4521 Highwoods Parkway
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-6148
(804) 747-0136
(Address including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of registrant's principal executive offices)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 4, 2003, Markel issued a press release announcing fourth
quarter and year-end financial results. A copy of this press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) none
(b) none
(c) Exhibits.
No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued February 4, 2003.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MARKEL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Darrell D. Martin
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Name: Darrell D. Martin
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 19, 2003
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued February 4, 2003.