Markel's Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Premiums Rise Y/Y

Key Takeaways MKL posted Q2 EPS of $25.46, beating estimates but down 1.9% year over year.Total revenues rose 4.9% to $4B, with earned premiums up 3.1% to $2.1B.Expenses climbed 6.2%, pushing MKL's combined ratio up 280 bps to 96.3.Markel Group Inc. (MKL) reported second-quarter 2025 net operating earnings per share of $25.46, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.9%. However, the bottom line decreased 1.9% year over year.Markel witnessed improved earned premiums and increased net investment income.Q ...