Markel strengthens board of directors

Markel Corporation has bolstered its board of directors with a new appointment.

Morgan Housel (pictured) has joined the insurer's board, as well as its nominating/corporate governance committee.

Housel serves as a partner of The Collaborative Fund, a multi-stage private investment fund. He is also a frequent presenter discussing matters related to risk, investor psychology and business history, and author of the book The Psychology of Money.

Prior to joining The Collaborative Fund in 2016, Housel was a columnist and senior analyst at The Motley Fool and a columnist for The Wall Street Journal. He has served on the board of several financial institutions including the Long-Term Stock Exchange and Camino Financial.

"Morgan's investment experience and core values that represent the Markel Style make him a great addition to Markel's Board of Directors," said Steve Markel, chairman of the board at Markel. "We look forward to benefiting from his insights and guidance as we continue to grow our business."

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