Markel Group (MKL) director acquires shares through 2020 purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MARKEL GROUP INC. director Mark Besca reported acquiring 80.904 shares of common stock at $1,668.65 per share. The shares were obtained through the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating a routine, plan-based acquisition rather than an open-market trade.

Following this transaction, Besca directly holds a total of 1,222.1565 common shares. The added shares represent a relatively small increase in his overall stake and reflect ongoing participation in the company’s employee stock purchase program.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Besca Mark

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	80.904	$1,668.65	$135K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,222.157 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 80.904 shares Price per share: $1,668.65 per share Total shares after: 1,222.1565 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 80.904 shares Common Stock acquired on transaction date

Price per share $1,668.65 per share Transaction price for Common Stock

Total shares after 1,222.1565 shares Direct holdings following transaction

Restructuring shares 80.904 shares Classified as restructuring/other transaction in summary

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Common Stock, Form 4, non-derivative

4 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares acquired pursuant to the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan."

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

Common Stock financial

"Shares acquired pursuant to the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"Mark Besca reported acquiring 80.904 shares of common stock in this Form 4."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

non-derivative financial

"The filing shows a single non-derivative transaction where 80.904 common shares were acquired."

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Besca Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MARKEL GROUP INC.

4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY

(Street)

GLEN ALLEN VIRGINIA 23060

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MARKEL GROUP INC. [ MKL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/15/2026		J(1)		80.904	A	$1,668.65	1,222.1565	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Karen O. Earls, Attorney-in-fact for Mark Besca	06/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Markel Group (MKL) director Mark Besca report in this Form 4?

Mark Besca reported acquiring 80.904 Markel Group common shares at $1,668.65 each. The acquisition came through the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a company-sponsored program, and increased his direct holdings to 1,222.1565 shares after the transaction.

How many Markel Group (MKL) shares does Mark Besca own after this transaction?

After the transaction, Mark Besca directly owns 1,222.1565 Markel Group common shares. This total reflects his existing stake plus 80.904 shares acquired under the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing’s ownership table.

Was Mark Besca’s Markel Group (MKL) transaction an open-market buy or a plan purchase?

The shares were acquired through the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 footnote specifies that the 80.904 shares of common stock were obtained pursuant to this employee plan, indicating a routine, program-based transaction.

What price did Mark Besca pay per Markel Group (MKL) share in this Form 4?

The reported transaction price was $1,668.65 per Markel Group common share. This price applies to the 80.904 shares acquired through the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as shown in the Form 4’s non-derivative transaction details section.

Does this Markel Group (MKL) Form 4 indicate any stock sales by Mark Besca?

No stock sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows a single non-derivative transaction where 80.904 common shares were acquired via the MKL 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with no dispositions or sales listed in the transaction summary fields.