Form 8-K - Current report

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2025

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Markel Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Virginia			001-15811			54-1959284
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4521 Highwoods Parkway, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-6148

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: [phone]

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value			MKL			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 8.01			Other Events.

On February 5, 2025, Markel Group Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing that the Company will conduct a review of its business. The Company’s Board of Directors will lead this review, assisted by external consultants and advisors, with the foremost focus being the performance of the Company’s specialty insurance business. Additionally, as part of the review, the Company will consider ways to simplify its structure, optimize its approach to capital allocation, and enhance its disclosures. During the pendency of the review, the Company expects to focus capital deployment on repurchasing shares under the $2 billion share repurchase program announced November 13, 2024.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release issued February 5, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			MARKEL GROUP INC.
February 5, 2025			By:
			Name:						Richard R. Grinnan
			Title:						Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ______________________________________________________________________ FORM 8-K _______________________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2025 _______________________________________________ Markel Group Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _______________________________________________ Virginia 001-15811 54-1959284 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 4521 Highwoods Parkway, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-6148 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: [phone] Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) _______________________________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, no par value MKL New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 8.01 Other Events. On February 5, 2025, Markel Group Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing that the Company will conduct a review of its business. The Company’s Board of Directors will lead this review, assisted by external consultants and advisors, with the foremost focus being the performance of the Company’s specialty insurance business. Additionally, as part of the review, the Company will consider ways to simplify its structure, optimize its approach to capital allocation, and enhance its disclosures. During the pendency of the review, the Company expects to focus capital deployment on repurchasing shares under the $2 billion share repurchase program announced November 13, 2024. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release issued February 5, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2

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SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MARKEL GROUP INC. February 5, 2025 By: Name: Richard R. Grinnan Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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Cover Page Statement	Feb. 05, 2025
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Feb. 05, 2025
Entity Registrant Name	Markel Group Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	VA
Entity File Number	001-15811
Entity Tax Identification Number	54-1959284
Entity Address, Address Line One	4521 Highwoods Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Glen Allen
Entity Address, State or Province	VA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	23060-6148
City Area Code	804
Local Phone Number	747-0136
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, no par value
Trading Symbol	MKL
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001096343

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