Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) Shares Unloaded Rep. Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (Republican-New Jersey) recently sold shares of Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL). In a filing disclosed on February 19th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Markel Group stock on January 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO.” account.

Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Stryker (NYSE:SYK) on 1/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 1/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Motors (NYSE:GM) on 1/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 11/26/2025.

Markel Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:MKL remained flat at $2,066.61 during midday trading on Tuesday. 16,341 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 45,844. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $2,100.32 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $2,018.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. Markel Group Inc. has a 1-year low of $1,621.89 and a 1-year high of $2,207.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $26.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.17 and a beta of 0.79.

Institutional Trading of Markel Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Valley National Advisers Inc. bought a new stake in Markel Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in shares of Markel Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Clearstead Trust LLC raised its holdings in shares of Markel Group by 180.0% during the second quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC now owns 14 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Chilton Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Markel Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 77.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MKL has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of Markel Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Markel Group from $2,000.00 to $2,100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Markel Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 19th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $2,100.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Markel Group news, Director Steven A. Markel sold 1,330 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2,119.12, for a total transaction of $2,818,429.60. Following the sale, the director directly owned 60,368 shares in the company, valued at approximately $127,927,036.16. The trade was a 2.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,500 shares of company stock valued at $3,175,430. 1.66% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Representative Kean

Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Kean (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Thomas Kean Jr. lives in Westfield, New Jersey. Kean earned a master’s degree from the Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. His career experience includes working with the Environmental Protection Agency during the George H.W. Bush administration and as an advisor to former U.S. Representative Bob Franks, a firefighter, and an emergency medical technician. Kean has served as the vice president of a fire department.

Markel Group Company Profile

Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) is a diversified insurance holding company best known for underwriting specialty insurance products. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company provides a wide range of commercial property and casualty coverages tailored to niche and hard-to-place risks. Its underwriting operations focus on specialty lines across multiple industries, delivering customized policy structures, program administration, and claims management services for complex exposures.

In addition to primary specialty insurance, Markel operates reinsurance and alternative risk-transfer activities and manages invested assets derived from underwriting float.