Markel International sees six point hit on underwriting due to major losses
Markel International has reported gross written premiums of $709.0m for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $641.20m for the same period of 2009.
It said the increase of 11% was due to additional writings across the majority of Markel International's UK operating divisions and overseas operations. The growth at the overseas operations was
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