Founded in 1930 and publicly traded since 1986, Markel (NYSE: MKL) has long been a solid, steady player in the specialty insurance market. Providing solutions for small businesses, real estate developers, farmers, and just about any other niche enterprise, Markel serves many distinct and specialized needs. With a well-earned reputation for providing customized exotic insurance solutions, Markel has served customers -- and shareholders -- well over the years.

A year like 2020 usually signals choppy waters for insurers. And while investors may decide to avoid the sector altogether, here's why Markel might be an outlier.

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