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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report: January 28, 2004

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

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Markel Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia		001-15811		54-1959284
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

4521 Highwoods Parkway

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-6148

(804) 747-0136

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area

code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

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ITEM 7.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

 

(a) None

 

(b) None

 

(c) Exhibit

 

No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued January 28, 2004.

 

ITEM 12.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

 

On January 28, 2004, Markel issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and year-end 2003 financial results. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

						MARKEL CORPORATION
Date: January 28, 2004.						By:		/s/ Darrell D. Martin
						Name: Darrell D. Martin Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press release issued January 28, 2004