MARKEL CORP (MKL) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 36 corporate insiders have executed 1038 transactions totaling $58.9M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$49.7M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 26, 2026 involved a sale of 100 shares valued at $207.9K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for MKL in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for MKL in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for MKL is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 8/100 and a net flow of -$49.7M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at MARKEL CORP (MKL) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 36 insiders are actively trading MKL stock, having executed 1038 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Steven A. Markel (Executive), who has made 570 transactions totaling $43.2M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Wilson Simon | EVP and CEO, Markel Insurance | Sale | 100 | $2079.48 | $207.9K | C-Suite |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Wilson Simon | EVP and CEO, Markel Insurance | Award | 868.12 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Sinnickson Gayner Thomas | Executive | Award | 4,483.62 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | P. Grandis Meade | CAO and Controller | Award | 69.72 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Randolph Grinnan Richard | SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec | Award | 800.51 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | G. Crowley Andrew | EVP & Pres., Markel Ventures | Award | 830.02 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | J. Costanzo Brian | Chief Financial Officer | Award | 654.64 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Dec 31, 2025 | J. Costanzo Brian | Chief Financial Officer | Other | 2.18 | $1602.62 | $3.5K | C-Suite |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 50 | $2103.55 | $105.2K | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 64 | $2100.00 | $134.4K | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 70 | $2108.27 | $147.6K | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 120 | $2129.98 | $255.6K | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 10 | $2128.00 | $21.3K | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 190 | $2127.26 | $404.2K | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Markel Steven | Executive | Sale | 75 | $2126.00 | $159.4K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 605 | $54.3M | 62.5% |
Payment(F) | 60 | $10.5M | 12.1% |
Award(A) | 154 | $9.4M | 10.8% |
Other(J) | 107 | $8.0M | 9.3% |
Purchase(P) | 50 | $4.6M | 5.3% |
Gift(G) | 62 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at MARKEL CORP has increased, with 36 insiders executing 1038 transactions across all time. Total sales of $54.3M significantly outpace purchases of $4.6M, resulting in a net outflow of $49.7M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.