Berkshire 2.0 - Steven Markel

Steven Markel is the chairman of Markel Corporation, a Richmond, Virginia-based holding company with extensive global insurance operations. After attending Wharton and a stint as a commercial banker, Steve joined Markel with his cousins as the third generation in 1975. The company was listed in 1986, with a market cap of $15 million and today, Markel is a Fortune 500 company with a $15 billion market cap. As the group evolves into new areas like insurance-linked securities, Steve firmly believes Markel’s brightest days are ahead.