Markel Corporation’s gross asbestos-related reserves were
US$270.3 million and net asbestos reserves were US$154.4 million
at Dec. 31, 2010, according to the Company’s annual report filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 28, 2011.
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