MKL 02.04.2013 Form 8-K


 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2013
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Markel Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia
001-15811
54-1959284
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
4521 Highwoods Parkway
Glen Allen, Virginia
 
23060-6148
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 747-0136

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2013, Markel Corporation issued a press release announcing 2012 annual financial results. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press release issued February 4, 2013.








SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
MARKEL CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2013
By:
 
/s/ Anne G. Waleski
 
Name:
 
Anne G. Waleski
 
Title:
 
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer








Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press release issued February 4, 2013