12 August 2016Insurance

Markel cautious on further reinsurance growth this year

Growth in the reinsurance segment of Markel so far this year has been driven by new business in its mortgage product line and large quota share reinsurance treaties but tough market conditions make further growth this year unlikely, Richard Whitt III, co-chief executive officer of Markel Corporation, said in a conference call next week covering the company’s second quarter results.

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