We came across a bullish thesis on Markel Group Inc. on The Dutch Investors’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on MKL. Markel Group Inc.'s share was trading at $2,073.62 as of December 1st. MKL’s trailing and forward P/E were 13.00 and 14.41 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Pixabay/Public Domain Markel Group Inc. (MKL), led by long-time CEO Tom Gayner, is a specialty insurer often described as a “mini-Berkshire Hathaway” for its unique blend of insurance, investment ...

South African short-term insurer Santam’s Syndicate 1918 has secured Lloyd’s approval to commence underwriting from 1 January 2026. The approval follows an in-principle licence granted in July and reflects the venture’s completion of all required operational procedures. In recent months, Santam has focused on establishing the syndicate’s core structure. The company appointed Rob Vetch, who has 30 years of experience in global reinsurance, as CEO and chief financial officer (CFO) of Syndicate 1918. Simo ...

Core Insights - Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) is recognized among the 15 Dividend Growth Stocks with the highest growth rates [1] - Truist analyst Michael Swartz raised the price target for Patrick Industries from $105 to $114 while maintaining a Buy rating [3] - The company has a strong dividend history, returning $55 million to shareholders in FY24 through dividends and share repurchases [4] Company Overview - Patrick Industries produces and supplies components for various industries, including recreational vehicles (RVs), marine, powersports, and manufactured housing [2] - Key customers include original equipment manufacturers that build motorboats, boats, and prefabricated homes [2] Financial Performance - The company initiated dividend payments in 2019, increasing its quarterly payouts from $0.25 per share to $0.40 per share [4] - As of October 30, the stock has a dividend yield of 1.59% [4]