MKL 12.31.2014 11-K




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 11-K

(Mark One)
x
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

OR

¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission file number 001-15811


MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
(Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below)


MARKEL CORPORATION
4521 Highwoods Parkway
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
(Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office)



















MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN


Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(With Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Thereon)






MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN


Table of Contents

 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Schedule
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


The Board of Directors
Markel Corporation:


The Administrative Committee
Markel Corporation Retirement Savings Plan:


We have audited the accompanying statements of assets available for benefits of the Markel Corporation Retirement Savings Plan (the Plan) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of changes in assets available for benefits for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the changes in assets available for benefits for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The supplemental information in the accompanying Schedule H, Line 4i - schedule of assets (held at end of year) as of December 31, 2014, has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Plan’s 2014 financial statements. The supplemental information is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements but includes supplemental information required by the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The supplemental information is the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental information, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In our opinion, the supplemental information in the accompanying schedule of assets (held at end of year) is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the 2014 financial statements as a whole.


/s/ KPMG LLP

Richmond, Virginia
June 12, 2015



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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Statements of Assets Available for Benefits

December 31, 2014 and 2013

 
2014
 
2013
Investments, at fair value:
 
 
 
Mutual funds
$
286,646,891

 
$
262,449,179

Markel Corporation common stock
111,459,427

 
94,364,672

Stable value fund

 
3,418,406

Total investments
398,106,318

 
360,232,257

Notes receivable from participants
4,117,965

 
3,124,901

Assets available for benefits
$
402,224,283

 
$
363,357,158


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Statements of Changes in Assets Available for Benefits

Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 
2014
 
2013
Additions to assets attributed to:
 
 
 
Net investment income:
 
 
 
Net appreciation in fair value of investments
$
15,039,480

 
$
55,188,115

Interest and dividends
19,884,549

 
8,602,340

Total net investment income
34,924,029

 
63,790,455

Contributions:
 
 
 
Employer
15,157,904

 
12,700,451

Participant
14,960,119

 
11,916,646

Rollover
1,528,895

 
1,922,248

Total contributions
31,646,918

 
26,539,345

Assets transferred in

 
35,336,924

Interest income on notes receivable from participants
132,817

 
102,629

Total additions
66,703,764

 
125,769,353

Deductions from assets attributed to participant distributions and withdrawals
(27,836,639
)
 
(24,894,207
)
Net increase
38,867,125

 
100,875,146

Assets available for benefits:
 
 
 
Beginning of year
363,357,158

 
262,482,012

End of year
$
402,224,283

 
$
363,357,158


See accompanying notes to financial statements.



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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

a)
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements, which present the assets of the Markel Corporation Retirement Savings Plan (the Plan) and changes in those assets, have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).

b)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP may require the plan administrator to make estimates and assumptions. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the financial statements.

c)
Investments
The Plan's investments are stated at fair value. Investments in shares of mutual funds are valued according to the quoted net asset values of the funds based on the fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities thereof. The fair value of Markel Corporation common stock is based upon the quoted market price of the stock as of the end of each year. The fair value of shares of the stable value fund is determined based on the market value of all of the fund's underlying investments.

The change in the fair value of investments held at the beginning and end of each year, adjusted for realized gains or losses on investments sold during the year, is reflected in the Statements of Changes in Assets Available for Benefits as net appreciation in fair value of investments. For the stable value fund, the Statement of Changes in Assets Available for Benefits is presented on a contract value basis. As of December 31, 2013, fair value of the stable value fund approximated contract value. Holdings in the stable value fund were transferred to other mutual fund investment options on June 2, 2014.

The cost of investments sold is determined on the basis of average cost. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade-date basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest is recorded on an accrual basis.

d)
Notes Receivable from Participants
Notes receivable from participants represent loans to participants made against their vested balances as permitted by the Plan. Notes receivable from participants are valued at the principal amount outstanding plus any accrued but unpaid interest. Loans not repaid within the timeframe specified by the administrative committee are considered to be in default and treated as a distribution to the participant.

e)
Income Taxes
The Plan is in receipt of a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) dated November 13, 2013. The IRS has determined that the Plan is designed in accordance with applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The letter also states that the Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the IRC and, therefore, the related trust is exempt from taxation. Although the Plan has been amended since receiving the determination letter, the Plan administrator believes that the Plan is designed and is currently being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the IRC. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been included in the Plan's financial statements.

With the exception of contributions that are designated as Roth deferrals, participants have not been taxed on their salary reduction contributions, or investment earnings related to these contributions, when received by the trustee under the Plan. Ordinarily, participants are subject to tax on these amounts when they receive distributions or make withdrawals from the Plan. Roth deferrals represent after-tax contributions to the Plan. Ordinarily, participants are not subject to tax on Roth distributions.


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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

U.S. GAAP requires management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Plan and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Plan has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The plan administrator has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan and has concluded that as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no such audits in progress. The plan administrator believes the Plan is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2011.

f)
Payment of Benefits
Plan benefits and withdrawals are recorded when paid.

g)
Risks and Uncertainties
The Plan invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, equity price and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the Statements of Assets Available for Benefits.

2.
Summary of Significant Provisions of the Plan

The following description of the Plan provides only general information. Participants should refer to the Plan agreement for a more complete description of the Plan's provisions.

a)
General
The Plan is a defined contribution plan covering U.S. employees of Markel Corporation and certain of its wholly-owned domestic insurance subsidiaries (the Company). Employees, age 18 or older, are eligible for participation in the Plan upon date of employment, with matching Company contributions commencing after one year of service. The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and is administered by an administrative committee appointed by the chief executive officer of the Company. The assets of the Plan are held in trust under an agreement with Fidelity Management Trust Company (the Trustee), with administrative services provided by a division of Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.

b)
Asset Transfers
On December 31, 2013, the Alterra 401(k) Plan was merged into the Plan and $35,336,924 in assets were transferred to the Plan.

c)
Contributions
Each year, the Company contributes to the Plan, subject to service requirements, an amount equal to 6% of each participant's eligible compensation. The Company also contributes under the matching provision of the Plan an amount equal to 100% of the first 2% and 50% of the next 2% of compensation contributed by a participant, not to exceed 3% of the participant's eligible compensation for any such year. Participants may contribute, in whole percentage increments, up to 50% of their annual compensation on a pre-tax basis up to a limit of $17,500 in 2014 and 2013. In addition, participants that reach age 50 before the close of the plan year can elect to make a “catch-up contribution” to the Plan for the plan year. The amount of the catch-up contribution was limited to $5,500 for 2014 and 2013. One-third of the employer's contributions is allocated to the Company stock fund; however, once the funds are invested in the Company stock fund, participants have the ability to redirect these funds at their discretion. The allocation of participant contributions and the remaining two-thirds of the employer contributions to the various funds is based upon the individual participant's election. Participants may designate all or some of their contributions, including catch-up contributions, as Roth deferrals, which represent after-tax contributions to the Plan.


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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

Newly hired employees are automatically enrolled in the Plan at a contribution rate of 4% of compensation. Employees hired after November 1, 2011 are also subject to a 1% annual increase in these contributions, up to a maximum contribution rate of 10%. Employees receive notice regarding these deemed elections before the automatic contributions begin and may opt out of the automatic contributions by either electing a different contribution percentage or electing not to contribute. If the employee does not direct their contributions, amounts will be invested in a Fidelity Freedom K Fund based on the employee's age and target retirement date.

Rollover contributions, as shown in the accompanying Statements of Changes in Assets Available for Benefits, represent participant account balances rolled over into the Plan from other qualified plans.

d)
Participant Accounts
Each participant's account is credited with both the participant's and the Company's contributions to the Plan and earnings thereon. The posting of earnings is made on a daily basis.

e)
Vesting and Plan Termination
Participants are immediately vested in their own contributions plus earnings thereon. Vesting in the Company's contributions plus earnings thereon is based on years of service as follows:

Years of Vesting Service
 
Vested Percentage
Less than two years of service
 
0
%
Two years of service
 
20
%
Three years of service
 
50
%
Four or more years of service
 
100
%

Any non-vested employer contributions transferred from the Alterra 401(k) Plan to the Plan will continue to vest according to the Alterra 401(k) Plan vesting schedule, over a two year period.

In accordance with the provisions of the Plan, any portion of the Company's contributions that have not vested at the time of a participant's withdrawal shall be forfeited by the participant and applied to reduce future Company contributions or pay administrative costs of the Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, forfeited amounts totaled $355,490 and $257,095, respectively. Forfeitures of $683,867 were used to reduce employer contributions in 2014. In 2013, no forfeitures were used to reduce employer contributions. Unused forfeitures were $93,378 at December 31, 2014, which will be utilized to reduce employer contributions in 2015.

Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right under the Plan to discontinue its contributions at any time and to terminate the Plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. In the event of Plan termination, participants would become 100% vested in their respective portion of the Company's contributions plus earnings thereon.

f)
Payment of Benefits
Upon termination of service, participants can elect to receive a lump-sum amount equal to the value of their vested account or allow their account to continue to be held in the trust fund until the participant reaches age 65 or dies, whichever occurs first.

g)
Participant Loans
The Plan contains a provision for loans to participants with the consent of the plan administrator. Under the terms of the Plan, participants generally may borrow from their accounts a minimum of $1,000 up to a maximum of the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of the vested value of the participant's account. Loans bear interest at a market rate in effect at the time of the loan and are repayable in accordance with terms established by the Plan.

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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013


h)
Investment Options
Participants in the Plan are able to direct into which fund contributions are invested as discussed in note 2(c). The Plan offers 20 investment fund options - Markel Corporation common stock and 19 mutual funds. Participants are allowed to change investment options daily, except for the Company stock fund for which participants may change investment options on a real-time basis. Holdings in the stable value fund were transferred to the Plan on December 31, 2013 when the Alterra 401(k) Plan was merged into the Plan but is not an investment option under the Plan. On June 2, 2014, all holdings in the stable value fund were transferred to other mutual fund investment options, as determined based on the participant's expected retirement date.


3.
Investments

The Plan's investments are held by a trustee-administered trust fund. The following tables present the fair value of investments at December 31, 2014 and 2013 that represent 5% or more of the Plan's assets at the end of the respective years.

 
December 31, 2014
 
Number of Shares
 or Units
 
Fair Value
Markel Corporation common stock
163,228

 
$
111,459,427

Mutual funds:
 
 
 
Fidelity Contrafund - Class K
347,909

 
34,060,236

Fidelity Freedom K 2030 Fund
1,862,023

 
28,246,888

Fidelity Freedom K 2020 Fund
1,706,573

 
24,301,596

Fidelity Puritan Fund - Class K
1,107,173

 
23,781,911

Fidelity Freedom K 2040 Fund
1,342,152

 
21,004,676

Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K
224,132

 
20,707,584

 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Number of Shares
 or Units
 
Fair Value
Markel Corporation common stock
162,598

 
$
94,364,672

Mutual funds:
 
 
 
Fidelity Contrafund - Class K
330,427

 
31,744,112

Fidelity Freedom K 2030 Fund
1,438,838

 
22,819,978

Fidelity Freedom K 2020 Fund
1,513,402

 
22,519,416

Fidelity Puritan Fund - Class K
999,714

 
21,213,921

Fidelity Retirement Money Market Portfolio
18,991,153

 
18,991,153

Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K
197,587

 
18,227,445



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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

During 2014 and 2013, the Plan's investments (including investments bought, sold and held during the year) appreciated (depreciated) in fair value by $15,039,480 and $55,188,115, respectively, as follows:

 
Years Ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Markel Corporation common stock
$
16,568,423

 
$
24,366,625

Mutual funds
(1,528,943
)
 
30,821,490

Net appreciation in fair value of investments
$
15,039,480

 
$
55,188,115



4.
Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the assets or liabilities fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the asset or liability. Classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy considers the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability and transparency of the assumptions used to determine fair value. The hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.

Level 2 - Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs.

Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable for the asset or liability and are significant to the fair value measurement.

In accordance with FASB ASC 820, the Plan determines fair value based on the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Plan uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the Plan to measure assets at fair value, including an indication of the level within the fair value hierarchy in which each asset is generally classified.

Mutual funds. Mutual funds are recorded at the quoted net asset values of shares held by the Plan at year end.

Markel Corporation common stock. Markel Corporation common stock is recorded at the closing price of shares held by the Plan on the New York Stock Exchange at year end.

Stable value fund. This consists of the Managed Income Portfolio, which is a common collective trust fund sponsored by Fidelity and is considered to be a stable value fund with underlying investments in investment contracts that carry a "benefit responsive" feature. The Managed Income Portfolio is valued at fair value and then adjusted by the issuer to contract value. Fair value is equal to the sum of the market value of all the fund’s investments, and contract value is equal to the sum of all of the benefits owed to participants in that fund. This fund is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as participants may ordinarily direct the withdrawal or transfer all of, or a portion of, their investment at contract value. Holdings in the stable value fund were transferred to the Plan on December 31, 2013 when the Alterra 401(k) Plan was merged into the Plan. As of December 31, 2013, fair value of the stable value fund approximated contract value. On June 2, 2014, all holdings in the stable value fund were transferred to other mutual fund investment options.

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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013


The following tables present the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy.
 
December 31, 2014
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Investments, at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Markel Corporation common stock
$
111,459,427

 
$

 
$

 
$
111,459,427

Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Large cap funds
100,228,311

 

 

 
100,228,311

Mid/small cap funds
20,622,548

 

 

 
20,622,548

International funds
15,726,588

 

 

 
15,726,588

Bond fund
16,815,911

 

 

 
16,815,911

Blended funds
115,616,122

 

 

 
115,616,122

Short-term investments
17,637,411

 

 

 
17,637,411

Total mutual funds
286,646,891

 

 

 
286,646,891

Total investments
$
398,106,318

 
$

 
$

 
$
398,106,318


 
December 31, 2013
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Investments, at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Markel Corporation common stock
$
94,364,672

 
$

 
$

 
$
94,364,672

Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Large cap funds
90,734,855

 

 

 
90,734,855

Mid/small cap funds
19,185,713

 

 

 
19,185,713

International funds
15,544,004

 

 

 
15,544,004

Bond fund
17,374,366

 

 

 
17,374,366

Blended funds
100,619,088

 

 

 
100,619,088

Short-term investments
18,991,153

 

 

 
18,991,153

Total mutual funds
262,449,179

 

 

 
262,449,179

Stable value fund

 
3,418,406

 

 
3,418,406

Total investments
$
356,813,851

 
$
3,418,406

 
$

 
$
360,232,257


5.
Administrative Expenses

Substantially all of the administrative expenses of the Plan are paid by the Company to the Trustee. Expenses incurred by the Company totaled $37,542 and $35,011 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.


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MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013


6.
Related-Party Transactions

As of December 31, 2014, the Plan owned 163,228 shares of Markel Corporation common stock, which had a cost basis of $51,070,594 and a fair value of $111,459,427. During 2014, 13,953 shares of Markel Corporation common stock were purchased at a total cost of $8,806,736 and 13,323 shares, with a cost basis of $4,340,674, were sold for $8,280,404.

As of December 31, 2013, the Plan owned 162,598 shares of Markel Corporation common stock, which had a cost basis of $46,604,532 and a fair value of $94,364,672. During 2013, 15,296 shares of Markel Corporation common stock were purchased at a total cost of $7,871,854 and 20,001 shares, with a cost basis of $6,302,570, were sold for $10,386,858.

Certain Plan investments are shares of mutual funds or other holdings with Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., an affiliate of the Trustee, who is a party-in-interest.

Loans to Plan participants, which are considered parties-in-interest, were granted throughout the year as part of normal Plan operations.


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Supplemental Schedule

MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)

December 31, 2014

Identity of Issuer, Borrower,
Lessor or Similar Party
 
Description of Investment, Including Maturity Date, Number of Shares or Units, Rate of
 Interest, Collateral, Par or Maturity Value
 
Current Value
Markel Corporation*
 
163,228 shares of Markel Corporation common stock, cost of $51,070,594
 
$
111,459,427

 
 
 
 
 
Mutual Funds:
 
 
 
 
Fidelity Investments*
 
347,909 shares of Fidelity Contrafund - Class K
 
34,060,236

Fidelity Investments*
 
1,862,023 shares of Fidelity Freedom K 2030 Fund
 
28,246,888

Fidelity Investments*
 
1,706,573 shares of Fidelity Freedom K 2020 Fund
 
24,301,596

Fidelity Investments*
 
1,107,173 shares of Fidelity Puritan Fund - Class K
 
23,781,911

Fidelity Investments*
 
1,342,152 shares of Fidelity Freedom K 2040 Fund
 
21,004,676

Fidelity Investments*
 
224,132 shares of Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K
 
20,707,584

Fidelity Investments*
 
307,878 shares of Fidelity Equity-Income Fund - Class K
 
18,272,581

Fidelity Investments*
 
17,637,411 shares of Fidelity Retirement Money Market Portfolio
 
17,637,411

Fidelity Investments*
 
1,432,360 shares of Spartan U.S. Bond Index Fund - Institutional Class
 
16,815,911

Fidelity Investments*
 
336,052 shares of Fidelity Overseas Fund - Class K
 
12,780,059

Fidelity Investments*
 
162,789 shares of Spartan 500 Index Fund - Advantage Class
 
11,859,180

Fidelity Investments*
 
193,403 shares of Spartan Extended Market Index Fund - Advantage Class
 
10,671,956

Fidelity Investments*
 
291,666 shares of Fidelity Stock Selector All Cap Fund - Class K
 
10,298,730

Fidelity Investments*
 
403,184 shares of Fidelity Stock Selector Small Cap Fund
 
9,950,592

Fidelity Investments*
 
484,706 shares of Fidelity Freedom K 2050 Fund
 
7,837,701

Fidelity Investments*
 
573,516 shares of Fidelity Freedom K 2010 Fund
 
7,570,413

Fidelity Investments*
 
21,405 shares of Sequoia Fund
 
5,030,000

Fidelity Investments*
 
79,165 shares of Spartan International Index Fund - Advantage Class
 
2,946,529

Fidelity Investments*
 
242,647 shares of Fidelity Freedom K Income Fund
 
2,872,937

 
 
Total mutual funds
 
286,646,891

 
 
 
 
 
Participant loans*
 
$4,117,965 in notes receivable from participants with
 
 
 
 
interest rates ranging from 3.25% to 9.25%
 
 
 
 
and maturities ranging from one month to nineteen years
 
4,117,965

 
 
Total assets
 
$
402,224,283

 
 
 
 
 
*Party-in-interest
 
 
 
 

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.


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SIGNATURE

The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the administrative committee members of the Plan have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
MARKEL CORPORATION RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Pamela J. Perrott
 
 
 
Pamela J. Perrott
 
 
 
Administrative Committee Member
Date: June 12, 2015


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Exhibit Index

Number
Description
 
 
23
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm




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