MINNEAPOLIS — March 22 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Markel has become a Platinum Partner Member.

With 90+ years of experience in niche insurance markets, Markel is dedicated to providing customized insurance solutions for a variety of insurance products, including coverages specifically tailored to meet the needs of most marine businesses. Markel’s ocean marine team aims to understand the lure of the water and provides high-level expertise in the marine insurance industry. They’ve developed marine insurance solutions that are designed to help simplify dealers’ insurance programs.

“Markel has been in the underwriting marine insurance business for over 35 years, and we remain committed to providing specialized insurance coverages for the marine industry for years to come,” said Tim Lucas, Director of Underwriting – Ocean Marine. We are excited to partner with the MRAA who shares our goal of providing valuable tools, resources and services specific to the marine industry.”

Marine manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA provides the dealer body to help fuel the success of the industry. Support from partners allows the association to expand its offerings and create a positive, long-term impact in the business of MRAA members.

“We welcome Markel as a Platinum Partner Member with the MRAA,” said Allison Gruhn, Director of Business Development at MRAA. “Markel’s extensive and diverse knowledge of marine insurance is an added resource for our MRAA members. We look forward to working closely with Markel and value its membership.”

About the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
At the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, we believe that for the marine industry to thrive, the retail organizations that interact with the boaters in their community must thrive. With that in mind, MRAA works to create a strong and healthy boating industry by uniting those retailers, providing them with opportunities for improvement and growth, and representing them with a powerful voice. For more information, visit MRAA.com or contact us at 763-315-8043.

About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel on the web at markel.com.