Steven A. Markel

STEVEN A. MARKEL is Vice Chairman and Director of Markel Corporation.
His current responsibilities include strategic planning, acquisitions,
investments, loss reserving and investor relations. Prior to joining
Markel he was with Central Fidelity Bank from 1970-1975. Mr. Markel is
currently on corporate Boards: Markel Corporation; New York Stock
Exchange, Richmond, Virginia; S&K Famous Brands; NASDAQ, Richmond,
Virginia. His current activities include: Board of Visitors, Virginia
Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia; Board of Directors,
Richmond Chapter of the American Heart Association; and Board of
Directors, Christian Children’s Fund. Mr. Markel received a BS in
Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1970.